THIAMINE (generic name)

Question 1

THIAMINE brand name

Answer 1

BRAND NAME

* Betaxin

Question 2

THIAMINE drug class

Answer 2

DRUG CLASS

* Vitamin B

Question 3

THIAMINE indications

Answer 3

INDICATIONS

• Coma of unknown origin (given with dextrose)
• Delirium tremens
• Beriberi
• Wernicke encephalopathy

Question 4

THIAMINE mechanism of action

Answer 4

MECHANISM OF ACTION

• Combines with ATP to form Thiamine pyrophosphate coenzyme with is a necessary component of carbohydrate metabolism
• The brain is extremely sensitive to thiamine deficiency

Question 5

THIAMINE contraindications

Answer 5

CONTRAINDICATIONS

* None

Question 6

THIAMINE adverse effects

Answer 6

ADVERSE EFFECTS

• Anxiety
• Dyspnea
• Respiratory failure
• Vasodilation
• Hypotension
• N / V

Question 7

THIAMINE precautions

Answer 7

PRECAUTIONS

• Dilute prior to delivery (pain at IV site)
• Should always be given with glucose

Question 8

THIAMINE dose and administration

Answer 8

DOSE AND ADMINISTRATION
* ADULT
100 mg slow IV or IM
*PEDI
10-25 mg slow IV or IM