Thiamine Hcl (thiamine HCl)
Vitamin B-1 Injection Vial (Ml)
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Thiamine is a water-soluble, B complex vitamin.
USES: This medication is used to treat or prevent a lack of thiamine (deficiency) when the form taken by mouth cannot be used or would not work as well as the injection. Thiamine is a B vitamin that helps your body to use carbohydrates for energy. It is also important for normal function of your heart, muscles, and nervous system.
Most people get enough thiamine in their diet, but certain health conditions (such as alcoholism, poor nutrition, pregnancy, stomach/intestinal diseases) can cause a deficiency in thiamine. Serious thiamine deficiency can lead to nerve damage, heart failure, and mental/mood conditions (such as confusion, psychosis).
Generic name: thiamine HCl
Pronunciation: (THIGH-uh-min)
Drug class: Vitamin B-1
Therapeutic class: Electrolyte Balance-Nutritional Products
Reference product & biosimilars
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Thiamine Hcl:
- Thiamine Deficiency
- Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Also known as: Amnestic Syndrome Of Wernicke's Disease, Korsakoff's Psychosis, Korsakoff's Syndrome, Vitamin B1 Deficiency.
Dosing
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Thiamine hydrochloride is usually administered orally. When oral administration is not feasible, when malabsorption is suspected, or in patients with Wernicke's encephalopathy syndrome or high-output heart failure secondary to beriberi, the drug may be administered IM or IV; most clinicians prefer IV administration of thiamine hydrochloride for the treatment of high-output heart failure.
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine 200 Mg/2 Ml Vial | Maintenance | Infuse 5 mg slowly by intravenous route 3 times per day. |
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine 200 Mg/2 Ml Vial | Maintenance | Infuse 5 mg slowly by intravenous route 3 times per day. |
Drug interactions
Although the clinical importance is unknown, thiamine reportedly may enhance the effect of neuromuscular blocking agents.
There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
- Systemic mastocytosis
There are no moderate contraindications for this drug.
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Anaphylaxis
- Angioedema
- Cyanosis
- Gastrointestinal hemorrhage
- Pulmonary edema
- Throat constriction
Rare or Very Rare
- General weakness
- Hyperhidrosis
- Induration of skin
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Pruritus of skin
- Sensation of warmth
- Urticaria
Precautions
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine deficiency | ||
| E51 | ICD10CM | Thiamine deficiency |
| E51.1 | ICD10CM | Beriberi |
| E51.11 | ICD10CM | Dry beriberi |
| E51.12 | ICD10CM | Wet beriberi |
| E51.2 | ICD10CM | Wernicke's encephalopathy |
| E51.8 | ICD10CM | Other manifestations of thiamine deficiency |
| E51.9 | ICD10CM | Thiamine deficiency, unspecified |
| Wernicke-korsakoff syndrome | ||
| F10.26 | ICD10CM | Alcohol dependence with alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
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