It is used prophylactically in infants with difficiency of other B Complex vitamins.Pyridoxine is used to prevent and treat isoniazid, hydralazine and cycloserine induced neurological disturbances. Pyridoxine responsive anemia and homocystinuria are rare genetic disorders that are benefitted by large doses of pryidoxine. It is also used to treat mental symptoms in women on oral contraceptives

Prophylatically: Infants with deficiency disorders = 2-5 mg/day. To treat drug induced neurological disturbances = 10-50 mg/day. To treat mental symptoms in women taking oral contraceptives = 50 mg/day. To treat Pyridoxine resistant anaemia and homocysti

Contra Indications

It is a relatively safe drug and may rarely cause adverse effects.

Precautions

Prolonged intake of large doses can lead to dependence and sensory neuropathy.

Interactions

Isoniazid inhibits generation of pyridoxal phosphate and increases excretion of pyridoxine compounds. Hydralazine, cycloserine and penicillamine interfere with pyridoxine utilisation. Pyridoxine prevents dopamine from being effective in the treatment of parkinsonism.

Brand Names

PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE.

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