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Description
Vitamin used to metabolize glucose at the cellular level, The brain is very sensitive to these levels
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Mechanism of Action
Helps get energy from glucose. Converts pyruvic acid to acetyl coenzyme a.
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Onset
- Onset: Rapid
- Peak: Varies
- Duration: Varies
- Half Life: N/A
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Indications
- Malnourished, Anorexic, Hypoglycemic pt's
- Alcoholics
- DT's
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Contraindications
None in emergencies
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Precautions
Rare anaphylactic reactions have been reported, should not be used as part of a coma cocktail.
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Side Effects
- Rare, if any dyspnea, hypotension, and respiratory failure
- Anaphylaxis in rare cases
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Pedi Dose
Rarely indicated
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