Thiamine Flashcards
1
Q
Brand Name
A
Betaxin
2
Q
Drug Class
A
Vitamin B
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Combines with ATP to form co-enzyme necessary for carb metabolism
4
Q
Contraindications
A
None
5
Q
Adverse Effects
A
Anxiety, dyspnea, vasodilation, hypotension, N/V
6
Q
Precautions
A
Dilute prior to delivery (pain @ IV) and should always be given with glucose
7
Q
Dose and Administration
A
100mg slow IV push
8
Q
Indications
A
Coma of unknown origin (given with D50), DT’s, Beriberi, Wernicke encephalopothy
