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Drug overview for AQUASOL A (vitamin a palmitate):
Generic name: vitamin A palmitate
Drug class: Vitamin A
Therapeutic class: Electrolyte Balance-Nutritional Products
Vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin that is present in foods in a variety of forms, is available for clinical use as retinol (vitamin A alcohol) or esters of retinol formed from edible fatty acids, principally acetic and palmitic acids.
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Generic name: vitamin A palmitate
Drug class: Vitamin A
Therapeutic class: Electrolyte Balance-Nutritional Products
Vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin that is present in foods in a variety of forms, is available for clinical use as retinol (vitamin A alcohol) or esters of retinol formed from edible fatty acids, principally acetic and palmitic acids.
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
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The following indications for AQUASOL A (vitamin a palmitate) have been approved by the FDA:
Indications:
Vitamin A deficiency
Professional Synonyms:
None.
Indications:
Vitamin A deficiency
Professional Synonyms:
None.
The following dosing information is available for AQUASOL A (vitamin a palmitate):
To avoid toxicity, dietary intake of vitamin A should be estimated and considered when determining the dosage of the vitamin. Vitamin A activity is expressed in terms of the equivalent amount of retinol (i.e., as retinol equivalents (RE) or retinol activity equivalents (RAE)) and is expressed also in USP units or International Units (IU, units). USP units and International Units are equivalent.
One USP vitamin A unit is the specific biologic activity of 0.3 mcg of all-trans-retinol; one retinol equivalent (RE) is the specific biologic activity of 1 mcg of all-trans-retinol; one retinol activity equivalent (RAE) is equal to 1 mcg of all-trans-retinol, 12 mcg of all trans-beta-carotene, or 24 mcg of other provitamin A carotenoids. The use of RAE is preferred when calculating and reporting the amount of total vitamin A in mixed foods or assessing the amount of dietary and supplemental vitamin A consumed.
One USP vitamin A unit is the specific biologic activity of 0.3 mcg of all-trans-retinol; one retinol equivalent (RE) is the specific biologic activity of 1 mcg of all-trans-retinol; one retinol activity equivalent (RAE) is equal to 1 mcg of all-trans-retinol, 12 mcg of all trans-beta-carotene, or 24 mcg of other provitamin A carotenoids. The use of RAE is preferred when calculating and reporting the amount of total vitamin A in mixed foods or assessing the amount of dietary and supplemental vitamin A consumed.
Vitamin A usually is administered orally. Oral vitamin A capsules containing high strengths (e.g., 50,000 units) no longer are commercially available in the US; however, high-strength oral capsules and solutions may be available from various organizations (e.g., United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), the International Dispensary Association (IDA)) for treatment of deficiencies in developing countries. When oral administration is not feasible or when malabsorption is present, the drug may be given IM.
| DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| AQUASOL A 100,000 UNIT/2 ML VL | Maintenance | Adults inject 1 milliliter (50,000 unit) by intramuscular route once daily for 17 days |
No generic dosing information available.
The following drug interaction information is available for AQUASOL A (vitamin a palmitate):
There are 0 contraindications.
There are 1 severe interactions.
These drug interactions can produce serious consequences in most patients. Actions required for severe interactions include, but are not limited to, discontinuing one or both agents, adjusting dosage, altering administration scheduling, and providing additional patient monitoring. Review the full interaction monograph for more information.
| Drug Interaction | Drug Names |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A/Selected Retinoids SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: The retinoids are structurally related to vitamin A. (1-6) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of retinoids with vitamin A supplements may result in signs of vitamin A toxicity.(1-6) Symptoms of vitamin A toxicity include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, weakness, dry or itchy skin or lips, irritability, and hair loss. PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The manufacturer of acitretin states that concomitant use of vitamin A supplements should be avoided.(1) The manufacturer of bexarotene states that patients should be advised to limit vitamin A supplements. In clinical studies, patients were advised to limit their vitamin A intake to less than or equal to 15,000 International Units/day.(2) The manufacturer of isotretinoin states that patients should be advised against taking vitamin A supplements.(3) The manufacturer of palovarotene states that concomitant use of vitamin A must be avoided.(4) The manufacturer of tretinoin states that tretinoin must not be administered in combination with vitamin A.(5) The UK manufacturer of alitretinoin states that tretinoin must not be administered in combination with vitamin A.(6) DISCUSSION: The retinoids are structurally related to vitamin A. The concurrent use of retinoids with vitamin A may result in signs and symptoms of vitamin A toxicity.(1-6) |
ABSORICA, ABSORICA LD, ACCUTANE, ACITRETIN, AMNESTEEM, BEXAROTENE, CLARAVIS, ISOTRETINOIN, SOHONOS, TARGRETIN, ZENATANE |
There are 0 moderate interactions.
The following contraindication information is available for AQUASOL A (vitamin a palmitate):
Drug contraindication overview.
No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.
No enhanced Contraindications information available for this drug.
There are 2 contraindications.
Absolute contraindication.
| Contraindication List |
|---|
| Hypervitaminosis A |
| Pregnancy |
There are 0 severe contraindications.
There are 1 moderate contraindications.
Clinically significant contraindication, where the condition can be managed or treated before the drug may be given safely.
| Moderate List |
|---|
| Disease of liver |
The following adverse reaction information is available for AQUASOL A (vitamin a palmitate):
Adverse reaction overview.
No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.
No enhanced Common Adverse Effects information available for this drug.
There are 1 severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
| None. | None. |
| Rare/Very Rare |
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Anaphylaxis |
There are 0 less severe adverse reactions.
The following precautions are available for AQUASOL A (vitamin a palmitate):
No enhanced Pediatric Use information available for this drug.
Contraindicated
Severe Precaution
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Contraindicated
| None |
Severe Precaution
| None |
Management or Monitoring Precaution
| None |
Vitamin A is teratogenic in animals; malformations of the CNS, eye, palate, and urogenital tract have been described in several species. Adequate and well-controlled studies in humans are not available. A limited number of reports of human fetal malformations (e.g., cranial neural crest defects) following maternal ingestion of large dosages of vitamin A (10,000 units or more daily) during or both before and during pregnancy suggest potential teratogenicity, at least at high dosages.
The use of vitamin A in excess of the US RDA generally is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. (See Dietary and Replacement Requirements in Dosage and Administration: Dosage.)If vitamin A is used during pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant while receiving the drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential fetal hazard. It also has been suggested that women of reproductive age should limit their intake of dietary sources (e.g., liver) containing high concentrations of vitamin A; beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, has not been shown to be teratogenic and may be considered as a source of vitamin A supplementation in such women.
Dosages exceeding the RDA may be necessary in women of childbearing age with vitamin A deficiency. There is some evidence suggesting that dosages up to 10,000 units daily or up to 25,000 units weekly may be used safely in women of childbearing age (13-49 years of age), and such dosages are recommended in those with active xerophthalmia. Even higher dosages may be necessary if active corneal lesions are present. (See Vitamin A Deficiency under Dosage and Administration: Dosage.)
The use of vitamin A in excess of the US RDA generally is contraindicated in women who are or may become pregnant. (See Dietary and Replacement Requirements in Dosage and Administration: Dosage.)If vitamin A is used during pregnancy or if the patient becomes pregnant while receiving the drug, the patient should be apprised of the potential fetal hazard. It also has been suggested that women of reproductive age should limit their intake of dietary sources (e.g., liver) containing high concentrations of vitamin A; beta-carotene, a precursor of vitamin A, has not been shown to be teratogenic and may be considered as a source of vitamin A supplementation in such women.
Dosages exceeding the RDA may be necessary in women of childbearing age with vitamin A deficiency. There is some evidence suggesting that dosages up to 10,000 units daily or up to 25,000 units weekly may be used safely in women of childbearing age (13-49 years of age), and such dosages are recommended in those with active xerophthalmia. Even higher dosages may be necessary if active corneal lesions are present. (See Vitamin A Deficiency under Dosage and Administration: Dosage.)
Vitamin A is distributed into milk. Unless the maternal diet is inadequate, infants can usually obtain sufficient vitamin A from nursing, at least for the first 6 months of life. The effect of large maternal dosages of vitamin A on nursing infants is not known. For information on the currently recommended RDAs of vitamin A for pregnant and lactating women, see Dietary and Replacement Requirements, under Dosage and Administration: Dosage.
No enhanced Geriatric Use information available for this drug.
The following prioritized warning is available for AQUASOL A (vitamin a palmitate):
No warning message for this drug.
No warning message for this drug.
The following icd codes are available for AQUASOL A (vitamin a palmitate)'s list of indications:
| Vitamin A deficiency | |
| E50 | Vitamin A deficiency |
| E50.0 | Vitamin A deficiency with conjunctival xerosis |
| E50.1 | Vitamin A deficiency with bitot's spot and conjunctival xerosis |
| E50.2 | Vitamin A deficiency with corneal xerosis |
| E50.3 | Vitamin A deficiency with corneal ulceration and xerosis |
| E50.4 | Vitamin A deficiency with keratomalacia |
| E50.5 | Vitamin A deficiency with night blindness |
| E50.6 | Vitamin A deficiency with xerophthalmic scars of cornea |
| E50.7 | Other ocular manifestations of vitamin A deficiency |
| E50.8 | Other manifestations of vitamin A deficiency |
| E50.9 | Vitamin A deficiency, unspecified |
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