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Biotin + Folic Acid Pharmacology
Biotin + Folic Acid
About Biotin + Folic AcidN/AMechanism of Action of Biotin + Folic AcidN/APharmacokinets of Biotin + Folic AcidN/AOnset of Action for Biotin + Folic AcidN/ADuration of Action for Biotin + Folic AcidN/AHalf Life of Biotin + Folic AcidN/ASide Effects of Biotin + Folic AcidN/AContra-indications of Biotin + Folic AcidN/ASpecial Precautions while taking Biotin + Folic AcidN/APregnancy Related InformationMay be usedOld Age Related InformationN/ABreast Feeding Related InformationMay be usedChildren Related InformationN/AIndications for Biotin + Folic AcidAs a dietary supplementInteractions for Biotin + Folic AcidN/ATypical Dosage for Biotin + Folic AcidN/ASchedule of Biotin + Folic AcidN/AStorage Requirements for Biotin + Folic AcidN/AEffects of Missed Dosage of Biotin + Folic AcidN/AEffects of Overdose of Biotin + Folic AcidN/ABiotin
About BiotinN/AMechanism of Action of BiotinBiotin excerts it`s pharmacological action by influencing metabolic reactions. It acts as a coenzyme for carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. It is required for cell growth and production of fatty acids. It is required for healthy maintenance of hair, skin, sweat glands, nerve tissue, and bone marrow. It also helps in the transfer of carbon dioxide and in the maintenance of a steady blood sugar level.Pharmacokinets of BiotinAbsorption: Well absorbed orally, Excretion: Extra drug is excreted unchanged in urine.Onset of Action for BiotinN/ADuration of Action for BiotinN/AHalf Life of BiotinN/ASide Effects of BiotinN/AContra-indications of BiotinHypersensitivity of any biotin products.Special Precautions while taking BiotinN/APregnancy Related InformationUse with cautionOld Age Related InformationUse with cautionBreast Feeding Related InformationUse with cautionChildren Related InformationUse with cautionIndications for Biotin1.Biotin deficiency
2 Alopecia
3.Brittle nails
4.Prevent diabetic neuropathy and lower blood glucose levels in diabetic patients
5.Seborrheic dermatitis
6.Dry skin.
Interactions for BiotinN/ATypical Dosage for BiotinOral: 30 to 70mcg daily. Increased up to 300mcg/day if required based on the severity of deficiency.
Pregnancy: 30mcg daily
Lactation: 35mcg daily
Prevent brittle nails: 2.5mg/day.
Schedule of BiotinC1Storage Requirements for BiotinStore in a cool dry area in a well closed container. Protects from moisture, light and direct heat.Effects of Missed Dosage of BiotinTake the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.Effects of Overdose of BiotinProvide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.Folic Acid
About Folic AcidDietary supplement, Folate derivative( B9 ), Water Soluble Vitamin.Mechanism of Action of Folic AcidFolic acid reduced by enzymes folate reductase and dihydrofolate reductase and forms dihydrofolic acid tetrahydrofolic acid respectively. Tetrahydrofolic acid acts as a coenzyme which mediates a number of one carbon transfer reactions by carrying a methyl group as an adduct. It involves a number of reactions such as 1).conversion of homocysteine to methionine. 2).synthesis of thymidylate which is an essential constituent of DNA from methylene-tetrahydrofolic acid. 3). Conversion of serine to glycine by tetrahydrofolic acid and forms methylene-tetrahydrofolic acid. 4).to introduce carbon units at position 2 and 8 during de novo purine synthesis requires formyl-tetrahydrofolic acid and methenyl-tetrahydrofolic acid.5).generation and utilization of "formate pool". 6).For mediating formino group transfer in histidine metabolism. Folic acid is required to maintain normal erythropoiesis and nucleoprotein synthesis.Pharmacokinets of Folic AcidAbsorption: Well absorbed orally
Distribution: Widely distributed in the body and highest concentration is seen in liver. It appears in the CSF and breast milk
Metabolism: Metabolized in to N-methyl tetrahydrofolic acid in liver
Excretion: Extra drug is excreted unchanged in urine. A small portion of folate is lost by a combination of urinary and fecal excretion and oxidative cleavage of molecule.
Onset of Action for Folic AcidOral: 20 to 30minutes
I.V.: 5 minutes
I.M.:10 to 20minutes
Duration of Action for Folic AcidOral: 3 to 6 hours
I.V.:3 to 6minutes
I.M.:3 to 6hours
Half Life of Folic AcidN/ASide Effects of Folic AcidN/AContra-indications of Folic AcidN/ASpecial Precautions while taking Folic Acid1. In patients with undiagnosed anaemia; because it may mask pernicious anaemia
2. In pernicious anaemia and other megaloblastic where vitamin B12 is deficient
Pregnancy Related InformationMay be usedOld Age Related InformationMay be usedBreast Feeding Related InformationMay be usedChildren Related InformationMay be usedIndications for Folic Acid1. Megaloblastic anaemia
2. Folic acid deficiency
3. Anaemias of pregnancy
4. Nutritional anaemia
5. Alcoholism
6. Tropical sprue
7. Non tropical sprue
Interactions for Folic Acid1. Hypersensitivity reactions with injection form
2. Bronchospasm
Typical Dosage for Folic AcidOral: 5mg 1 to 4 times daily; depending up on the severity of deficiency.
Maintenance dosage: Half of the therapeutic dosage.
Children: 2.5 to 5mg 1 to 2 times daily.
Schedule of Folic AcidC1 (Oral)
C (Parenteral)
Storage Requirements for Folic AcidStore at controlled room temperature at a range of 15 to 25 degree C in a well closed container. Protect from excess heat, light and moisture.Effects of Missed Dosage of Folic AcidTake the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.Effects of Overdose of Folic AcidRelatively non toxic. Provide symptomatic treatment and supportive measures.Home Delivery for Biotin + Folic Acid in Your City
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