Thiamine (B1) Flashcards
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Thiamine Classification
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Vitamin
2
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Thiamine Mechanism
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Thiamine (Vitamin B1) administration corrects thiamine deficiency associated with malabsorption due to chronic alcoholism; allows for glucose utilization by participating in conversion of pyruvic acid to Acetyl CoA
3
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Thiamine Pharmacokinetics
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Onset: Rapid
Peak: Varies
Duration: Varies
Half Life: N/A
4
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Thiamine Indications
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Hypoglycemia with chronic alcoholism
5
Q
Thiamine Contraindications
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None
6
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Thiamine Side Effects/Adverse Reactions
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Restlessness, weakness, sweating, nausea, hypotension, dyspnea
7
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Thiamine Dose
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Adult:
100mg IV or IM
8
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Thiamine Precautions
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None
9
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Thiamine Drug Interactions
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None