Brand Name
Betaxin
Drug Class
Vitamin B
Mechanism of Action
Combines with ATP to form co-enzyme necessary for carb metabolism
Contraindications
None
Adverse Effects
Anxiety, dyspnea, vasodilation, hypotension, N/V
Precautions
Dilute prior to delivery (pain @ IV) and should always be given with glucose
Dose and Administration
100mg slow IV push
Indications
Coma of unknown origin (given with D50), DT’s, Beriberi, Wernicke encephalopothy