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Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | ||
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| Pronunciation |
 (hye
oh SYE a meen, A troe peen, skoe
POL a meen, KAY oh lin, PEK tin, & OH pee um) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Donnapectolin-PG®; Kapectolin PG® |
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| Generic Available |
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Yes |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Anticholinergic Agent; Antidiarrheal |
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| Use |
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Treatment of diarrhea |
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| Restrictions |
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C-V |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Children 6-12 years: Initial: 10 mL, then, 5-10 mL every 3 hours thereafter Alternate children's dosing recommendations based on body weight: 10 lb: 2.5 mL 20 lb: 5 mL greater than or equal to 30 lb: 5-10 mL Do not administer more than 4 doses in any 24-hour period Children >12 years and Adults: Initial: 30 mL (1 fluid oz) followed by 15 mL every 3 hours |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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>10% of patients experience dry mouth (normal salivary flow returns with cessation of drug therapy) |
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| Patient Information |
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Shake well before using; do not exceed recommended doses; report failure to respond to physician |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Shake well before using; do not exceed recommended doses; report failure to respond to physician |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Suspension, oral: Hyoscyamine sulfate 0.1037 mg, atropine sulfate 0.0194 mg, scopolamine hydrobromide 0.0065 mg, kaolin 6 g, pectin 142.8 mg, and powdered opium 24 mg per 30 mL with alcohol 5% |
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