Retinol (Vitamin A)
Retinol (Vitamin A) Information
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Retinol (Vitamin A)
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Retinol (Vitamin A) is a fat soluble vitamin and it was the first fat soluble vitamin discovered. Vitamin A is essential for normal visual function, for healthy skin and for growth. May consist retinol or its esters, formed from edible fatty acids, principally acetic acid and palmitic acid. The major source of viatmin A is yellow and green leafy vegetable and yellow fruits, egg yolk, liver, kidney and fish. Retinol (Vitamin A) is included in many multivitamin preparations.
Indications
Retinol (Vitamin A) is primarily indicated in conditions like Adjunctive therapy without valproate, Bronchitis, Pneumonia, Rsv infection, Skin diseases, To reduce degradation of pancreatic enzyme supplements, Vitamin deficiency, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Biliary cirrhosis, Cholestasis, Measles, Xerophthalmia.
Contraindication
Retinol (Vitamin A) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity,Hypervitaminosis.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Retinol (Vitamin A), which give rise to further complications include Hair loss, Anorexia, Peeling & redness of skin.Retinol (Vitamin A) produces potentially life-threatening effects which include intracranial pressure. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Retinol (Vitamin A) therapy.The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Retinol (Vitamin A) include redness o f skin.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Retinol (Vitamin A) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Irritability, Nausea, Vomiting, Hypersensitivity, Dry skin, Weight loss, Transient hydrocephalus, Hypercalcemia, Skin cracking, Hypervitaminosis.
Warnings
Supervise prolonged daily administration over 25000 IU. Evaluate Vit.A intake from diet, fortified food & drugs. Excessive dose of vitamin A should be avoided during pregnancy. Use with caution in patients with renal impairments, renal dialysis
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Dosage
Retinol (Vitamin A) Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 15000 to 500000 mg |
| Single Dose | 260000 (257500) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | PO |
| Note: As required |
Retinol (Vitamin A) Dosage for Neonatal
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| Note: Not recommended in this age group |
Retinol (Vitamin A) Dosage for Paedriatic
| Dose | 20000 IU/kg |
| Single Dose | 20000 (20000) |
| Frequency | As recommended. |
| Route | Oral |
| Note: For Once |
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