Vitamin B9 (folic acid) Flashcards
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Purpose
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used to treat anemias and to prevent neural tube defects in newborns; stimulates production of RBCs, WBCs, and platelets
2
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pregnancy category
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3
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contraindicated
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in patients w/ allergy to B vitamins; caution if used to treat undiagnosed anemias
4
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drug interactions
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antagonized by folic acid inhibitors such as methotrexate; increases metabolism of dilantin which can increase seizures
5
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adverse effects
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warmth or flushing w/ IV dose; irritability, depression, rash, itching, nausea, shortness of breath
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serious adverse effects
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stimulation of abnormal cell growth
