Pyridoxine

Product Name : Pyridoxine

CAS : 65-23-6

Molecular formula : C₈H₁₁NO₃

Molecular weight : 169.18 g/mol

Product Description：
Pyridoxine is one of the compounds that can be called vitamin B6, along with pyridoxal and pyridoxamine. It differs from pyridoxamine by the substituent at the '4' position. It is often used as 'pyridoxine hydrochloride'.

Product Uses :
Pyridoxine assists in the balancing of sodium and potassium as well as promoting red blood cell production. It is linked to cardiovascular health by decreasing the formation of homocysteine. Pyridoxine may help balance hormonal changes in women and aid the immune system[citation needed]. Lack of pyridoxine may cause anemia, nerve damage, seizures, skin problems, and sores in the mouth.

It is given to patients taking isoniazid to combat the toxic side effects of the drug. Pyridoxine is given 10-50 mg/day to patients on INH (Isoniazid) to prevent peripheral neuropathy and CNS effects that are associated with the use of isoniazid.

It is also essential for the patients with the extremely rare pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, thought to be caused by mutations in the ALDH7A1 gene.