Common Medications

…helpful as adjunctive therapy. Can be painful to vomit. ** IM = Intramuscular (injection/shot) ** IV = Intravenous ** IVP = Intravenous push (injected into an IV) ** PR =…

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HG Treatment Protocol

…reducers Vitamins B1 & B6 50-100 mg/day Rx’s successful in previous pg 2ND LEVEL MEDS Prokinetics (Reglan (Metoclopramide* 5-10 mg QID) Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) Serotonin antagonists (ondansetron 8 mg

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FAQ Medication

…effective in higher amounts (e.g. taking 8 mg of Zofran/ondansetron instead of 4 mg) and if taken on a consistent schedule, not as needed (prn). OR if taking a single…

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Thiamin (B1) and HG

…and Wernicke’s encephalopathy. Prevention and Treatment Expand Thiamin Deficiency Prevention B1 100-500 mg IV in every IV bag. B1 200 mg IV with every bag of IV dextrose (D5, D10)….

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Professional Referral Network

…information needs updating as there is no database for updates and providers do not notify us of changes. Read more on Interviewing a New Obstetrician. PLEASE VERIFY THE REFERRAL’S LOCATION…

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Malnutrition & Dehydration

…index) is within normal limits. Weight Loss and Postpartum Recovery Expand It should also be remembered that insufficient weight gain in pregnancy can result in a prolonged recovery for the…

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Why is thiamin (B1) important for HG patients?

…are very important during pregnancy. Each one is unique. You can buy it without a prescription. B1 is thiamin B2 is riboflavin B3 is niacin B5 is pantothenic acid B6…

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Neurological Complications

…6 mg of thiamine and much higher doses are recommended for HG mothers, specifically a minimum of 100 mg of thiamine in their IV fluids daily. Dosage If symptomatic of…

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Why is thiamin (B1) supplementation important for HG patients?

…B vitamins which are very important during pregnancy. Each one is unique. You can buy it without a prescription. B1 is thiamin B2 is riboflavin B3 is niacin B5 is…

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Treatments for Healthcare Providers

…enzymes of carbohydrate metabolism. Thus, it is important that thiamin is replaced orally and/or IV (100 mg/day minimum) in women with a high carbohydrate diet and always give 200 mg

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