User:Mr. Ibrahem/Pyridoxine
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Pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6, is a form of vitamin B6 found commonly in food and used as dietary supplement.[1] As a supplement it is used to treat and prevent pyridoxine deficiency, sideroblastic anaemia, pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, certain metabolic disorders, side effects or complications of isoniazid use, and certain types of mushroom poisoning.[5][1] It is used by mouth or by injection.[5]
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Other names | Vitamin B6,[1] pyridoxol[2] pyridoxine hydrochloride |
AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
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Routes of administration | By mouth, intravenous (IV), intramuscular (IM), subcutaneous |
Drug class | Vitamin |
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Formula | C8H11NO3 |
Molar mass | 169.180 g·mol−1 |
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Melting point | 159 to 162 °C (318 to 324 °F) |
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It is usually well tolerated.[5] Occasionally side effects include headache, numbness, and sleepiness.[5] Normal doses are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding.[5] Pyridoxine is in the vitamin B family of vitamins.[5] It is required by the body to make amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.[5] Sources in the diet include fruit, vegetables, and grain.[6]
Pyridoxine was discovered in 1934, isolated in 1938, and first made in 1939.[7][8] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[9] Pyridoxine is available both as a generic medication and over the counter product.[5] The wholesale cost in the developing world is about US$0.59–3.54 per month.[10] Foods, such as breakfast cereal have pyridoxine added in some countries.[6]