Issues for surgery
For supplementation, or treatment, of vitamin B deficiency – risk of deficiency if omitted for prolonged period.
For treatment, or prophylaxis, of neuropathy secondary to isoniazid or penicillamine – risk of neuropathy if omitted.
Advice in the perioperative period
Elective and emergency surgery
Continue.
Post-operative advice
Restart at patient’s usual dose once enteral intake resumes.
Interactions with common anaesthetic agents
None.
Interactions with other common medicines used in the perioperative period
None.
Further information
None relevant.
References
Joint Formulary Committee. British National Formulary (online) London: BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press. http://www.medicinescomplete.com [Accessed on 16th September 2023]
Summary of Product Characteristics – Pyridoxine 10mg Tablets. Tor Generics Limited. Accessed via www.medicines.org.uk 16/09/2023 [date of revision of the text April 2018]
Baxter K, Preston CL (eds), Stockley’s Drug Interactions (online) London: Pharmaceutical Press. http://www.medicinescomplete.com [Accessed on 16th September 2023]