Folic acid pharmacology, functions, side effects, drug interactions, physiology made easy

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▪️ Folic acid, also known as folate or vitamin B9. it is used to treat folate deficiency, related to alcoholism or digestive disorders. It is also used as a supplement during pregnancy to prevent certain birth defects. Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9.
▪️ Folic acid is essential for the formation of DNA and RNA, and regulation of protein metabolism. Folate is also a crucial component, in the formation of red blood cells. Folinic acid, also called leucovorin, is the active coenzyme of folic acid, which is used for the rescue of normal cells, while treating cancer, with a higher dose of methotrexate. Folinic acid is also used, to enhance the anti-cancer efficacy of 5fluoro uracil.
▪️ The side effects of folic acid are rare, but may include, nausea, loss of appetite, bloating, sour taste in the mouth, or allergic reaction. Primary result of folic acid deficiency, is megaloblastic anemia. Folic acid is rapidly absorbed in the jejunum, unless abnormal pathology is present. Oral folic acid administration is nontoxic, and at high doses, excess vitamin is excreted in the urine. Rare hypersensitivity reactions, to parenteral injections have been reported.
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Chapters:
0:00 - Folic acid (Vitamin B9) pharmacology
0:17 - Sources of Folic acid (Vitamin B9)
0:31 - Functions of Folic acid (Vitamin B9)
0:43 - Folinic Acid (leucovorin)
1:04 - Side effects of Folic acid (Vitamin B9)
1:40 - Drug interactions of Folic acid (Vitamin B9)
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