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*At risk for thiamine deficiency, but no symptoms: [[thiamine]] 100mg PO q day | *At risk for [[thiamine deficiency]], but no symptoms: [[thiamine]] 100mg PO q day | ||
*Give multivitamin PO; patient at risk for other vitamin deficiencies | *Give multivitamin PO; patient at risk for other vitamin deficiencies | ||
{{Banana bag}} | {{Banana bag}} | ||
Latest revision as of 23:09, 7 November 2017
Vitamin Prophylaxis for Chronic alcoholics
- At risk for thiamine deficiency, but no symptoms: thiamine 100mg PO q day
- Give multivitamin PO; patient at risk for other vitamin deficiencies
Banana bag
The majority of chronic alcoholics do NOT require a banana bag[1][2]
- Thiamine 100mg IV
- Folate 1mg IV (cheaper PO)
- Multivitamin 1 tab IV (cheaper PO)
- Magnesium sulfate 2mg IV
- Normal saline as needed for hydration