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Thiamine (B1) Class
Vitamin
Thiamine (B1) Actions
Assists in converting glucose into energy
Thiamine (B1) Indications
1. coma of unknown origin
2. chronic alcoholism with associated coma
3. Delirium tremens
4. Precursor of D50 to prevent Wernicke's Encephalopathy in alcoholics
5. Beriberi
Thiamine (B1) Contraindications
None
Thiamine (B1) Precautions
When giving with D50 and Narcan, must precede D50 and give in the following order:
Thiamine
D50
Narcan
Thiamine (B1) Side Effects
1. Slight vasodilation and hypotension
2. Overdoses may result in weakness, dyspnea, and respiratory failure
Thiamine (B1) Dosage
100 mg (50 IV - 50 IM)
Thiamine (B1) Route
IV or IM
Thiamine (B1) How supplied
vial: 50 mg / 1ml or 100mg / 1ml
Thiamine (B1) Pediatrics
Not indicated
Author
ccs1471
ID
27150
Card Set
teex thiamine
Description
teex medic thiamine
Updated
2010-07-17T21:27:03Z
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