Thiamine Drug Card Flashcards
1
Q
Generic name
A
Thiamine
2
Q
Brand name
A
Vitamin B1
3
Q
Class
A
Vitamin
4
Q
action
A
Allows normal breakdown of glucose
5
Q
Indications
A
coma of unknown origin
Alcoholism
Delirium tremens
6
Q
Contraindications
A
None in the emergency settings
7
Q
Precautions
A
Rare anaphylaxis have been reported
Should not be used as part of a “coma cocktail”
8
Q
Side Effects
A
Rare, if any
9
Q
Adult Dosage
A
100 mg
10
Q
Adult Route
A
IV, IM
