Pharmacology Mnemonics - Flash Cards

Name: Vitamin B₆ (Pyridoxine)

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Mechanism: Derivatives serve as coenzymes in many intermed. rxns.

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Toxicity/S.E.s: Megadose—severe (often irreversible) sensory neuropathy

Utility:

Special Features: Deficiency ® cheilosis, glossitis, dermatitis, peripheral neuropathy. Liver damage ® ­ need. Penicillamine, hydralazine, and isoniazid complex w/B₆ ® ¯ B₆. B₆ is a cofactor of tryptophan ® nicotinic acid conversion. Results in ¯ B₃. Pregnancy ® ­ B₆ demand.