Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
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Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
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Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is a most active and widely distributed form of vitamin E found in nature. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is a fat soluble vitamin. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is involved in the prevention of oxidation of fatty acid. It reacts with free radicals, which are the cause of oxidative demage to cell membranes, without the formation of another free radical in the process. Vitamin E is used in the prevention and treatment of vitamin E deficiency, which may be developed due to inadequate dietry intake or some congenital disorders such as cystic fibrosis. Vitamin E is also included in some dermatological products due to its antiaging properties. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is widely distributed in foods. The richest sources are vegetable fats and oils especially wheat germ oil, sunflower oil and cottonseed oil, dairy products, meat, eggs, cereals, nuts and leafy green and yellow vegetables. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is also used as a antoxidant in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Indications
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is primarily indicated in conditions like Cardiovascular disease, Dementia, Haemolytic anaemia, Hepatotoxin poisoning, Metal poisoning, Vitamin deficiency, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Malignant neoplasms, Muscular spasm, Parkinsonism, Prophylaxis and treatment of angina, Retinopathy, Surgery.
Contraindication
Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Tocopherol (Vitamin E), which give rise to further complications include Thrombosis, bleeding in vitamin K deficient patients., necrotizing enterocolitis in premature infants.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Tocopherol (Vitamin E) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Weakness, Dizziness, Fatigue, Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Blurred vision, Thrombophlebitis, Myopathy, Hypertension.
Warnings
Tocopherol may be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation. It should be used with caution in patients with any skin infection, skin disorder, are sensitive to any topical lotions or creams or if have any allergy. Sholud not be given to premature infants.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates.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
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Dosage for Adults
| Dose | 1 to 2 mg /kg |
| Single Dose | 1.5 (1.5) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | IM |
| Dose | 50 to 200 mg /kg |
| Single Dose | 120 (125) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | PO |
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Dosage for Neonatal
| Dose | 1 to 5 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 3 (3) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | Oral |
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Dosage for Paedriatic
| Dose | 1 to 5 mg/kg |
| Single Dose | 3 (3) |
| Frequency | 24 hourly |
| Route | Oral |
| Note: - |
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