Thiamine

Question 1

Thiamine Class

Answer 1

Vitamin B

Question 2

Thiamine Action

Answer 2

Combines with ATP to form thiamine pyrophosphate coenzyme for carbohydrate metabolism. Brain is extremely sedative to thiamine deficiency

Question 3

Thiamine Onset and Duration

Answer 3

Onset: Rapid
Peak: Variable
Duration: Depends on degree of deficiency

Question 4

Thiamine Indications

Answer 4

Coma, Delirium Tremens, beriberi, Wernickie encephalopathy

Question 5

Thiamine Contraindications

Answer 5

Give Thiamine before glucose under all circumstances

Question 6

Thiamine Dosage and Administration

Answer 6

Adult: 100mg slow IV/IM
Per: 10-25mg slow IV/IM

Question 7

Thiamine Adverse Reactions

Answer 7

Anxiety, dyspnea, vasodilation, hypotension, N/V