Thiamine Flashcards
1
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Thiamine Class
A
Vitamin B
2
Q
Thiamine Action
A
Combines with ATP to form thiamine pyrophosphate coenzyme for carbohydrate metabolism. Brain is extremely sedative to thiamine deficiency
3
Q
Thiamine Onset and Duration
A
Onset: Rapid
Peak: Variable
Duration: Depends on degree of deficiency
4
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Thiamine Indications
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Coma, Delirium Tremens, beriberi, Wernickie encephalopathy
5
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Thiamine Contraindications
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Give Thiamine before glucose under all circumstances
6
Q
Thiamine Dosage and Administration
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Adult: 100mg slow IV/IM
Per: 10-25mg slow IV/IM
7
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Thiamine Adverse Reactions
A
Anxiety, dyspnea, vasodilation, hypotension, N/V
