Thiamine(Vitamin B1)
Information about Thiamine(Vitamin B1)
Thiamine(vitamin b1) uses
Thiamine(Vitamin B1) is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.
How thiamine(vitamin b1) works
Thiamine(Vitamin B1) provides essential nutrients.
Common side effects of thiamine(vitamin b1)
Allergic reaction, Skin irritation, Cough, Decreased blood pressure, Difficulty in swallowing, Breathlessness, Facial swelling, Increased sweating, Itching, Feeling of discomfort, Rash, Restlessness, Weakness, Wheezing
Available Medicine for Thiamine(Vitamin B1)
Expert advice for Thiamine(Vitamin B1)
Immediately consult your doctor if you get any of these symptoms after taking injectable Vitamin B1:
- Coughing
- difficulty in swallowing
- hives
- itching of skin
- swelling of face, lips, or eyelids
- wheezing or difficulty in breathing.
- Consult your doctor before taking this drug if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions for Thiamine(Vitamin B1)
Thiamine(Vitamin B1)
Q. What is Thiamine(Vitamin B1)?
Thiamine(Vitamin B1) is a supplement of thiamine. Thiamine is also known as Vitamin B1. The medicine is used in the treatment of low levels of thiamine in the body. It protects the body from conditions which are caused due to low levels of thiamine such as heart, brain and nerve disorders.
Q. What does Thiamine(Vitamin B1) do?
Thiamine(Vitamin B1) contains vitamin B1. This vitamin is needed to process carbohydrates, fat and protein in the body. Our body requires vitamin B1 to form the fuel the body runs on i.e., adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Thiamine(Vitamin B1) provides the necessary dose of vitamin B1 which is used by nerve cells in order to function normally.
Q. Who all are more likely to have deficiency of Thiamine(Vitamin B1)?
The levels of vitamin B1 in our body decline with age, irrespective of medical condition. Deficiency is most commonly found in alcoholics, people with malabsorption conditions, and those eating a very poor diet. It is also common in children with congenital heart disease. Individuals undergoing regular kidney dialysis may develop severe vitamin B1 deficiency, which can result in potentially fatal complications. So, it is advisable that persons receiving dialysis should discuss the need for Thiamine(Vitamin B1) with their physician.