Ra Vitamin B-6

Drug Details

Pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6, is utilized to prevent or address deficiencies of this vitamin in individuals who do not receive adequate amounts through their diet. Generally, people with a balanced diet do not require additional vitamin B6. However, certain conditions like alcoholism, liver disease, hyperthyroidism, and heart failure, as well as some medications including isoniazid, cycloserine, hydralazine, and penicillamine, may lead to low vitamin B6 levels. This vitamin is crucial for maintaining healthy nerves, skin, and red blood cells. Pyridoxine is also used to prevent or treat peripheral neuropathy caused by specific medications, and it is beneficial in managing certain genetic disorders such as xanthurenic aciduria, hyperoxaluria, and homocystinuria.