Thiamine Flashcards
1
Q
Brand Name
A
Betaxin
2
Q
Drug Class
A
Vitamin B12
3
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
Combines with ATP to form a co-enzyme necessary for carbohydrate metabolism
4
Q
Indications
A
Coma of unknown origins (givin with D50).
DT’s, BeriBeri, Wernicke Encephalopathy
5
Q
Contraindications
A
None
6
Q
Adverse Effects
A
Anxiety, Dyspnea, Vasodilation, Hypotension, N/V
7
Q
Precautions
A
Dilute prior to delivery (pain at IV site), should always be given with glucose
8
Q
Dose
A
100 mg slow IV push
