Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
injectable solution
- 100mg/mL
tablets
- 25mg
- 50mg
- 100mg
- 200mg
- 250mg
- 500mg
tablets, sustained release
- 500mg
Isoniazid (INH) Overdose
1 g per gram INH ingested or 70 mg/kg IV if unknown, may require 1 g q30min; not to exceed 5 g with unclear history
Prevention of Drug-Induced Neuritis
10-50 mg/day PO (penicillamine or INH); 100-300 mg/day (cycloserine)
Ethylene Glycol Toxicity
100 mg IV q6hr for 2 days
Gyromitrin Poisoning
25 mg/kg IV infusion over 15-30 min; repeat PRN up to 15-20 g/day
Use in conjunction with benzodiazepines, phenobarbital
Other Indications & Uses
Toxicity due cycloserine OD, penicillamine OD, hydrazine ingestion, or Gyromitra mushrooms (contains monomethylhydrazine precursors)
May be effective in ginkgo biloba seed toxicity
Dosage Forms & Strengths
injectable solution
- 100mg/mL
tablets
- 25mg
- 50mg
- 100mg
- 200mg
- 250mg
- 500mg
tablets, sustained release
- 500mg
Isoniazid (INH) Overdose
1 g per gram INH ingested or 70 mg/kg IV if unknown, may require 1 g q30min, not to exceed 5 g with unclear history
Prevention of Drug-Induced Neuritis
1-2 mg/kg/24 hr PO
Ethylene Glycol Toxicity
1-2 mg/kg IV during first 24 hr
Gyromitrin Poisoning
25 mg/kg IV infusion over 15-30 min, repeat PRN up to 15-20 g/day
Use in conjunction with benzodiazepines, phenobarbital
Interactions
Interaction Checker
No Results
Contraindicated
Serious
Significant - Monitor Closely
Minor
Contraindicated (0)
Serious (1)
- cisplatin
pyridoxine (Antidote) decreases effects of cisplatin by unknown mechanism. Contraindicated.
Monitor Closely (8)
- azithromycin
azithromycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clarithromycin
clarithromycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- erythromycin base
erythromycin base will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- erythromycin ethylsuccinate
erythromycin ethylsuccinate will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- erythromycin lactobionate
erythromycin lactobionate will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- erythromycin stearate
erythromycin stearate will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
- levodopa
pyridoxine (Antidote) decreases levels of levodopa by increasing metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Interaction does not occur if carbidopa taken concurrently.
- roxithromycin
roxithromycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Use Caution/Monitor.
Minor (61)
- amikacin
amikacin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- amiodarone
pyridoxine (Antidote) increases toxicity of amiodarone by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Increased risk of photosensitivity.
- amoxicillin
amoxicillin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- aztreonam
aztreonam will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens
bazedoxifene/conjugated estrogens decreases levels of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cefadroxil
cefadroxil will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cefamandole
cefamandole will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cefazolin
cefazolin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cefpirome
cefpirome will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ceftibuten
ceftibuten will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cephalexin
cephalexin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- chlorhexidine oral
chlorhexidine oral will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- clindamycin
clindamycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- conjugated estrogens
conjugated estrogens decreases levels of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- conjugated estrogens, vaginal
conjugated estrogens, vaginal decreases levels of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dapsone
dapsone will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- demeclocycline
demeclocycline will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dicloxacillin
dicloxacillin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- doxycycline
doxycycline will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ertapenem
ertapenem will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- estradiol
estradiol decreases levels of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- estrogens conjugated synthetic
estrogens conjugated synthetic decreases levels of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- estrogens esterified
estrogens esterified decreases levels of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- estropipate
estropipate decreases levels of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ethotoin
pyridoxine (Antidote) decreases levels of ethotoin by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. High dose of pyridoxine (vitamin B6), >=200 mg/day.
- fleroxacin
fleroxacin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fosfomycin
fosfomycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fosphenytoin
pyridoxine (Antidote) decreases levels of fosphenytoin by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. High dose of pyridoxine (vitamin B6), >=200 mg/day.
- gemifloxacin
gemifloxacin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- gentamicin
gentamicin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- hydralazine
hydralazine decreases levels of pyridoxine (Antidote) by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- isoniazid
isoniazid decreases levels of pyridoxine (Antidote) by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown. If INH dose >10 mg/kg/day, supplement 50 100mg pyridoxine/day.
- levofloxacin
levofloxacin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- linezolid
linezolid will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- meropenem
meropenem will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- meropenem/vaborbactam
meropenem/vaborbactam will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- mestranol
mestranol decreases levels of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- metronidazole
metronidazole will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- minocycline
minocycline will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- moxifloxacin
moxifloxacin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- neomycin PO
neomycin PO will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nitrofurantoin
nitrofurantoin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ofloxacin
ofloxacin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- oxytetracycline
oxytetracycline will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- paromomycin
paromomycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- penicillamine
penicillamine decreases levels of pyridoxine (Antidote) by unspecified interaction mechanism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- phenobarbital
pyridoxine (Antidote) decreases levels of phenobarbital by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- phenytoin
pyridoxine (Antidote) decreases levels of phenytoin by increasing metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown. High dose of pyridoxine (vitamin B6), >=200 mg/day.
- quinupristin/dalfopristin
quinupristin/dalfopristin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- streptomycin
streptomycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sulfadiazine
sulfadiazine will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sulfamethoxazole
sulfamethoxazole will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- sulfisoxazole
sulfisoxazole will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- teicoplanin
teicoplanin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- temocillin
temocillin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- tetracycline
tetracycline will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- theophylline
theophylline decreases levels of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- tigecycline
tigecycline will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- tobramycin
tobramycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- trimethoprim
trimethoprim will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- vancomycin
vancomycin will decrease the level or effect of pyridoxine (Antidote) by altering intestinal flora. Applies only to oral form of both agents. Minor/Significance Unknown.
Adverse Effects
Frequency Not Defined
Incoordination
Headache
Somnolence
Increased AST
Ataxia
Neuropathy
Paresthesia
Seizures
Death in large doses
Delayed peripheral neurotoxicity long term
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: A
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Shunts metabolism of ethylene glycol to nontoxic nonoxalates
Helps replete GABA depleted by INH or monomethylhydrazine
Administration
INH seizure: slow IV rate 0.5 g/min; remaining dose infused over 4-6 hr since seizure ceases to maintain pyridoxine avail. as INH metabolizes
Gyromitra: infuse over 15-30 min
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