Vitamin B6 Flashcards
1
Q
Other name of B6 is _________ (Niacin/Biotin/Pyridoxine)
A
Pyridoxine
Others are pyridoxamine and pyridoxal
2
Q
Active form of vitamin B6 is known as ____________ (methylcobalamin/ pyridoxal phosphate)
A
Pyridoxal phosphate
3
Q
Vitamin B6 serves as ___________ (transporter/coenzyme)
A
Coenzyme
4
Q
____________ (methotrexate/statin/isoniazid) a drug commonly used to treat tuberculosis, can induce vitamin B6 deficiency by forming an inactive derivative with PLP
A
Isoniazid
5
Q
____________ (Sensory neuropathy/night blindness) occurs at intakes above 500mg/day of vitamin B6
A
Sensory neuropathy
