VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)

Course overview

PYRIDOXINE IS A VITAMIN AND A MEDICATION USED IN THE TREATMENT OF VITAMIN B6 DEFICIENCY, AS WELL AS THE MANAGEMENT OF NAUSEA AND VOMITING OF PREGNANCY. IT IS ALSO USED IN VITAMIN B6 DEPENDENCY SYNDROMES, AND CONTROVERSIALLY USED IN SOME OTHER DISORDERS. THIS ACTIVITY WILL HIGHLIGHT THE INDICATIONS, MECHANISM OF ACTION, ADMINISTRATION ROUTES, ADVERSE EFFECTS, MONITORING, AND CONTRAINDICATIONS RELATED TO THE USE OF PYRIDOXINE ON PATIENTS WITH VITAMIN B6 DEFICIENCY AND OTHER DISEASES.