Vitamin B Complex
- Name
- Vitamin B Complex
- Accession Number
- DBCAT000236 (DBCAT000225, DBCAT000329, DBCAT000502, DBCAT000697, DBCAT001899, DBCAT001923, DBCAT001968, DBCAT002145, DBCAT002157, DBCAT003284, DBCAT004021)
- Description
A group of water-soluble vitamins, some of which are COENZYMES.
- ATC Classification
- Drugs
Drug Drug Description (6R)-Folinic acid A drug used to treat and prevent iron and folic acid deficiency. (6S)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydrofolic acid Not Available 5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid 5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid is a methylated derivate of tetrahydrofolate. It is generated by methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase from 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate and used to recycle homocysteine back to methionine by 5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocysteine methyltransferases (also called methionine... 6-hydroxy-FAD Not Available Aminobenzoic acid A drug used to reduce the progression of penile deviation in Peyronie's Disease in adults. Benfotiamine A derivative of thiamine thought to be useful in the management of diabetic neuropathy, although evidence is lacking. Biotin A B-complex vitamin found in many multivitamin products. Calmangafodipir Not Annotated Choline A nutrient found in a wide variety of vitamins including pre-natal formulations. Cobalamin Not Annotated Cobamamide An ingredient found in a variety of supplements and vitamins. Cocarboxylase The coenzyme form of Vitamin B1 present in many animal tissues. It is a required intermediate in the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex and the ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complex. Cyanocobalamin A vitamin available in many formulations to correct vitamin B12 deficiency. Dexpanthenol An alcoholic analogue of D-pantothenic acid that is used as a supplement or application to support a healthy epithelium and is also used to prevent vitamin deficiency in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Flavin adenine dinucleotide A coenzyme form of vitamin B2 used in clinical conditions associated with vitamin B2 deficiency. Flavin mononucleotide A form of vitamin B2 used to restore riboflavin in anemia, migraine, alcoholism, and hyperhomocysteinemia. Folic acid A nutrient used to treat megaloblastic anemia and is found in many supplements. Fursultiamine Compound used for therapy of thiamine deficiency. It has also been suggested for several non-deficiency disorders but has not yet proven useful. Fursultiamine is a vitamin B1 derivative. Hemoglobin glutamer-256 (human) Hemoglobin glutamer-256 (human) is under investigation in clinical trial NCT00076648 (Safety and Efficacy of Polyheme(r) in Hemorrhagic Shock Following Traumatic Injuries Beginning in the Pre-hospital Setting). Hydroxocobalamin A synthetic form of vitamin B12 used to treat vitamin B12 associated disorders and cyanide poisoning. Inositol An ingredient found in a variety of nutritional products. Inositol nicotinate A vasodilator and source of niacin found in dietary supplements. Leucovorin A reduced folate indicated for rescue after high-dose methotrexate, as an antidote to folic acid antagonists, for folate-deficient megaloblastic anemia, and in combination with 5-fluorouracil for the palliative treatment of advanced colorectal cancer. Levoleucovorin A folate analog used after high dose methotrexate for osteosarcoma, to reduce the toxic effects of folate analogs, and with 5-fluorouracil in palliative treatment of advanced metastatic colorectal cancer. Levomefolic acid A folate supplement used to prevent neural tube defects in pregnancy or folate deficiency. Lipoic acid For nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance. Mecobalamin Not Available Metadoxine A medication used to increase the clearance of alcohol in patients with chronic alcohol dependancy. Monophosphothiamine A B vitamin for supplementation to treat macrocytic anemia, and other conditions caused by B vitamin deficiencies. N(6)-dimethylallyladenine Not Available Niacin A B vitamin used to treat hypertriglyceridemia and pellagra. Niacinamide ascorbate Not Available Nicotinamide An ingredient found in a variety of cosmetic products. Nikethamide A nicotinic acid derivative indicated as a respiratory stimulant. Pantethine A naturally occurring compound derived from panthothenic acid. It acts as an intermediate in endogenous coenzyme A synthesis and is used as a dietary supplement to treat hypertriglyceridemia. Panthenol An ingredient used in skin, hair care, and nutritional products but is not an approved medication. Pantothenic acid A vitamin B5 found in various nutritional supplements. Pyridoxal Pyridoxal is one of the natural forms available of vitamin B6, therefore, it is used for nutritional supplementation and for treating dietary shortage or imbalances. Pyridoxal phosphate A vitamin available in many formulations to correct vitamin B6 deficiency. Pyridoxamine Pyridoxamine has been used in trials studying the treatment of Kidney Stones. Pyridoxine A vitamin used to correct vitamin B6 deficiency and to treat nausea during pregnancy. Pyridoxine phosphate Not Available Riboflavin A vitamin used to correct vitamin B2 deficiency. Sulbutiamine A thiamine derivative indicated in the treatment of asthenia. Tenofovir alafenamide A nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in adults with compensated liver disease. Tetrahydrofolic acid For nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance. Thiamine A vitamin used to correct vitamin B1 deficiency. Triglu-5-formyl-tetrahydrofolate Not Available