Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
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Indication: Treatment and prophylaxis of mild chronic thiamine deficiency Age: Adult |
Dose: 10-25 mg Frequency: daily in single or divided doses |
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Indication: Thiamine deficiency Age: Adult |
Dose: Tablet – 1 tablet (100mg) Frequency: daily Note: up to 300 mg daily |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Indication: Thiamine deficiency |
Dose: Oral Dosage Form – 10-50 mg Frequency: divided doses Note: by mouth (oral) |
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Indication: Beriberi Condition: critically ill |
Dose: Injection – 10-25 mg Frequency: once daily Note: intramuscular or intravenous |
Administration
- Take with food
- Follow prescribed schedule
Side Effect
- IV Warm sensation
- tingling
- pruritus
- pain
- urticaria
- weakness
- sweating
- nausea
- restlessness
- tightness of the throat
- angioedema
- respiratory distress
- cyanosis
- pulmonary oedema
- GI bleeding
- transient vasodilation and hypotension
- vascular collapse
- IM Tenderness and induration
- Very rarely
- fatal anaphylactic shock
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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Neuromuscular Blocking Agents (Pancuronium, Vecuronium, Atracurium, Succinylcholine)
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May enhance the effect
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for allergic reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Thiamine injection should be protected from light and moisture.
Data Sources
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