Thiamine

Question 1

Thiamine- Name

Answer 1

Vitamin B1

Biamine

Question 2

Thiamine- Class

Answer 2

Water soluable vitamin

Question 3

Thiamine- MoA

Answer 3

Coenzyme necessary for carbohydrate metabolism of glucose

Question 4

Thiamine- Indication

Answer 4

Coma associated with delirium tremens (DTs) or alcohol withdrawal prior to Dextrose 50%

Alcoholism or malnutrition

Coma of unknown origin

Question 5

Thiamine- Contra

Answer 5

None

Question 6

Thiamine- S/E

Answer 6

Cardiovascular: mild hypotension

Respiratory: pulmonary edema

Gastrointestinal: nausea/vomiting

Question 7

Thiamine- Routes

Answer 7

IV, IO, IM

Question 8

Thiamine- A. Dose

Answer 8

10-100 mg

Question 9

Thiamine- P. Dose

Answer 9

10-25 mg

Question 10

Thiamine- Extras

Answer 10

Precautions: None

Interactions: None

Onset is immediate with an unknown duration

Medication should be administered prior to Dextrose.