Monday, July 2, 2012

Vitamins and minerals


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GymAdvisor originally shared this post:
Vitamins and minerals explained: Vitamins are found naturally in organic food substances such as meat, fish, fruit and vegetables.  Our bodies are unable to build vitimans so it is essential we obtain the right vitimans to maintan a healthy bodty and lifestyle. Minerals are necessary for building strong bones and teeth, controlling body fluuids and outside cells turning the food you eat into energy.

Vitamins

Vitamin A (recommended daily amount: 800 micrograms)
Good for eyesight and growth. Good sources include liver, cod liver oil, carrots, green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, enriched margarine, milk products and yellow fruits.

Vitamin B1 (recommended daily amount: 1.4mg)
Good for nervous system, digestion, muscles, heart, alcohol-damaged nerve tissues. Good sources include liver, yeast, egg yolk, cereal, red meat, nuts and wheatgerm.

Vitamin B2 (recommended daily amount: 1.6mg)
Good for growth, skin, nails, hair, sensitive lips and tongue, eyesight, the breakdown of protein, fat and carbohydrtes. Good sources include milk, liver, yeast, cheese, green leafy vegetables, fish.

Vitiman B6 (recommended daily amount: 2mg)
Good for preventing skin conditions, nerve problems, helps the body absorb protein and carbohydrate. Good sources include fish, bananas, chicken, pork, wholegrains and dried beans.

Vitamin B12 (recommended daily amount: 1 micrograms)
Good for making red blood and the formation of the nerves. Good sources include eggs, shellfish, poultry, meat, liver, milk, cheese and fortified cereal.

Vitamin C (recommended daily amount: 60mg)
Good for Immune defence system, protection from viruses and bacteria, healing wounds, reducing cholesterol, cell lifespan and preventing scurvy. Good sources include citrus fruits, kiwi fruit, berries, tomatoes, cauliflower, potatoes, green leafy vegetables and peppers.

Vitamin D (recommended daily amount: 5 micrograms)
Good for strong bones and teeth. Good sources include sunlight, cod liver oil, sardines, herring, salmon, tuna, milk and milk products.

Vitamin E (recommended daily amount: 10mg)
Good for fighting toxins, vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. Good sources include nuts, soya beans, vegetable oil, broccoli, sprouts, spinach, wholemeal products and eggs.


Minerals

Calcium (recommended daily amount: 800mg)
Good for strong bones and teeth, nerve function, muscle contraction, blood clotting. Good sources include milk, cheese, butter, yoghurt and green leafy vegetables.

Irons (recommended daily amount: 14mg)
Good for red blood cells and muscle function, white blood cells and the immune system. Good sources include lean red meat, oily fish, egg yolks, green leafy vegetables, nuts, wholegrains and wholewheat.

Magnesium (recommended daily amount: 300 mg)
Good for converting energy from food, cell repair, building strong bones, teeth and muscles and regulating body temperature. Good sources include green leafy vegetables, wholegrains and nuts.

Zinc (recommended daily amount: 15mg)
Good for Immune system, the breakdown of protein, fat and carbohydrate. Good sources include meat, shellfish, milk brown rice and whole grains.

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Diagnostics & Miscellaneous


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16. Diagnostics & Miscellaneous Agents

16.1  Miscellaneous Agents
TIER 1
Alendronate Sodium (Fosamax 40 mg)
Anagrelide HCl (Agrylin)
Disulfiram (Antabuse)
Etidronate Disodium (Didronel)
Levocarnitine (Carnitor)
Midodrine HCl (ProAmatine)
Pilocarpine HCl (Salagen)
Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate (Kayexalate)
TIER 2
Actonel 30 mg (Risedronate Sodium)
Carbaglu (Carglumic Acid)
Chemet (Succimer)
Exjade (Deferasirox Tablet, Dispersible)
Fosrenol (Lanthanum Carbonate)
Increlex (Mecasermin)
Renagel (Sevelamer HCl)
Renvela (Sevelamer Carbonate)
Rilutek (Riluzole)
TIER 3
Acamprosate Calcium (Campral)
Nitisinone (Orfadin)

16.2  Smoking Deterrents
TIER 1
Bupropion HCl Tablet, Sustained-Action (Zyban)
Nicotine Patch, Transdermal 24 Hour (Habitrol)
TIER 2
Chantix1 (Varenicline Tartrate)
TIER 3
Nicotine Nasal Spray (Nicotrol NS)

16.3 Anorexiants
Appetite Suppressants (e .g . Ionamin, Meridia, Xenical, etc .,
and amphetamines when used as appetite suppressants) are
Tier 3 . Coverage is determined by the consumer’s prescription
drug benefit plan . 

Vitamins & Electrolytes


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11:20 AM  -  Public
15. Vitamins, Hematinics & Electrolytes

15.1  Vitamins & Hematinics
Injectable vitamins are not included in the Prescription Drug  List .
Multivitamins are NOT included in the Prescription Drug List as
various OTC products are available .

TIER 1
Fluoride Ion/Iron/Multivitamins (Poly-Vi-Flor w/Iron)
Fluoride Ion/Iron/Vitamins A,C, and D (Tri-Vi-Flor w/Iron)
Fluoride Ion/Multivitamins (Poly-Vi-Flor)
Fluoride Ion/Vitamins A,C, and D (Tri-Vi-Flor)
Prenatal Vit/Fe Fumarate/FA (Prenatal)
PV W-O Vit A/FECBN-FEFM/Fa (Precare Conceive)
Sodium Fluoride (Luride)
TIER 2
PNV No. 52/Iron B-G Suc-Pro/FA Tablet (Duet Stuartnatal 29 mg-1 mg)
PNV7/Fe Asp Gly/Docusate/Fa (Precare Premier)
PNV48/Iron Na Feredetat/Fa/Omega 3 (Duet DHA with Ferrazone)
PNV54/Iron B-G HCl-P/Fa/Omega 3 (Duet DHA Combination Package)
PNV55/Iron B-G HCl-P/Fa/Omega 3
(Duet DHA EC Combination Package, Tablet  and DR Capsule)
TIER 3
Cyanocobalamin, B12 Nasal Spray (Nascobal)
PNN W-Ca #68/Iron/Fa #1/DHA (Prenate Essential)
PNV W-Ca #40/Iron Fum/Fa CMB #1 (Prenate Elite 27 mg -1 mg)
PNV Combo #47/Iron/Fa #1/DHA (Prenate DHA 27-1-300 mg)
PNV39/Iron Fumarate/Fa/DSS/DHA (Prenexa 30-1 .2-55)
PNV39/Iron CBN&Gluc/FA/DSS/DHA (Citranatal Assure)
PNV66/Iron Fumarate/Fa/DSS/DHA (Prenexa 27-1 .25-55)
Prenat Vit Comb 10/Iron/Fa/DHA (Vitafol-OB DHA) 

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15.2  Coagulation Therapy
15.2.1 ANTICOAGULANTS
TIER 1
Warfarin Sodium (Coumadin)
TIER 2
Coumadin (Warfarin Sodium)
15.2.2  ANTIPLATELET DRUGS
TIER 1
Cilostazol (Pletal)
Dipyridamole (Persantine)
Ticlopidine HCl (Ticlid)
TIER 2
Plavix (Clopidogrel Bisulfate)
TIER 3
Aspirin, Extended-Release Dipyridamole (Aggrenox)
Prasugrel Tablets (Effient)

15.2.3 HEPARIN
TIER 1
Heparin Sodium (Heparin)
TIER 2
Enoxaparin Sodium (Lovenox)
Fondaparinux Sodium (Arixtra)
TIER 3
Dalteparin (Fragmin)
Tinzaparin (Innohep)

15.2.4  VITAMIN K
TIER 2
Mephyton (Phytonadione)

15.2.5 HEMOSTATICS
TIER 1
Aminocaproic Acid Syrup (Amicar)
Aminocaproic Acid Tablet (Amicar 500 mg)
TIER 2
Amicar 1000 mg (Aminocaproic Acid Tablet)

15.2.6  MISCELLANEOUS COAGULATION AGENTS
TIER 1
Pentoxifylline Tablet, Sustained-Action (Trental) 

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11:19 AM  -  Public
15.3 Electrolytes
15.3.1 POTASSIUM
TIER 1
Potassium Chloride (K-Dur)
Potassium Chloride Capsule, Sustained-Action (Micro-K)
Potassium Chloride Liquid (Kay Ciel)
Potassium Chloride Packet (K-Lor)
Potassium Chloride Packet (Klor-Con 25mEq)
Potassium Chloride Tablet, Sustained-Action (K-Tab, Slow-K)
Potassium Gluconate Liquid (Kaon-Cl)
TIER 3
Potassium Chloride Extended-Release Tablets (K-Tab)

15.3.2  OTHER ELECTROLYTES
TIER 1
Calcium Acetate (PhosLo)