Thiamine Flashcards
1
Q
Thiamine
Name
A
thiamine
2
Q
Thiamine
Class
A
Vitamin
3
Q
Thiamine
Description
A
Thiamine is vitamin B1, which is required to convert glucose into energy. It is not manufactured by the body and must be constantly provided by ingested food
4
Q
Thiamine
Indications
A
Coma of unknown origin, chronic alcoholism with associated coma, and delirium tremors
5
Q
Thiamine
Contraindications
A
None
6
Q
Thiamine
Precautions
A
known hypersensitivity to the drug
7
Q
Thiamine
Dosage/Route
A
100mg IV/IM
Pedi: 10-25 mg IV/IM
