Thiamine (B1) Flashcards

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Thiamine Classification

A

Vitamin

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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

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3
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Thiamine Pharmacokinetics

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Onset: Rapid
Peak: Varies
Duration: Varies
Half Life: N/A

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4
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Thiamine Indications

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Hypoglycemia with chronic alcoholism

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5
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Thiamine Contraindications

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None

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6
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Thiamine Side Effects/Adverse Reactions

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Restlessness, weakness, sweating, nausea, hypotension, dyspnea

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7
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Thiamine Dose

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Adult:

100mg IV or IM

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8
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Thiamine Precautions

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None

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9
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Thiamine Drug Interactions

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None

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