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NCTI- Pharmacology- Drug List B- Thiamine
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Thiamine
trade name
vitamin B
1
Biamine
Thiamine
class
water soluble vitamin
Thiamine
mechanism of action
Coenzyme necessary for carbohydrate metabolism of glucose
Thiamine
indications
Coma associated with delirium tremens (DTs) or alcohol withdrawal prior to Dextrose
Alcoholism or malnutrition
Coma of unknown origin
Thiamine
contraindications
none
Thiamine
side effects
Cardiovascular
: mild hypotension
Respiratory
: pulmonary edema
Gastrointestinal
: nausea/vomiting
Thiamine
precautions
none
Thiamine
interactions
none
Thiamine
routes
IV, IO, IM
Thiamine
onset and duration
Onset is immediate with an unknown duration
Thiamine
dosages
Adult
: 10-100 mg
Pediatric
: 10-25 mg
Thiamine
notes
Medication should be administered prior to Dextrose 50%
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RunNickMarini
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18455
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NCTI- Pharmacology- Drug List B- Thiamine
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NCTI- Pharmacology- Drug List B- Thiamine
Updated
2010-05-09T17:13:56Z
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