PABNA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Department of Pharmacy
Assignment
on
VITAMINS
Course Title: Medicinal Chemistry-I
Course Code: BPH 2203
Submitted to,
Submitted by,
G. M. Masud Parvez
Lecturer
Department of pharmacy
Naila Hossain
Roll no: 181301
Reg no: 1135167
Session: 2017-18
2nd Year 2nd Semester
Department of pharmacy
Pabna University of Science and Technology
Pabna University of Science and Technology
CONTENT
Topic
page
1) Definition
3
2) Classification
3
3) Information of vitamins
3
4) Conclusion
6
VITAMINS
Definition: Vitamins are complex organic compounds that are needed
in small amounts by the body for normal growth and metabolism. They
include vitamins A, C, and K etc.
Classification: On the basis of their solubility vitamins are mainly 2
types.
1)Fat- Soluble Vitamins: Vitamins that dissolve in fat. Because fat is
easily stored on our body, fat-soluble vitamins can be stored within our
fat. The fat- soluble vitamins are A, D, E and K.
2)Water Soluble Vitamins: Vitamins that dissolve in water. Because our
body is a watery environment, these vitamins can move through our body
pretty easily, and they can also be flushed out by the kidneys. Water
soluble vitamins include the B-complex vitamins and vitamin C.
Information of Vitamins:
Vitamins
A
(Retinol)
Sources
Yellow or orange
fruits and
vegetables, green
leafy vegetables,
dairy products,
liver, tuna, sweet
potato
Medicinal Uses
Used in acne, measles,
in the treatment of acute
diarrhea and cutaneous
diseases, reproduction,
Lowered resistance to
infections, Darkadaptation, bone and
tooth growth, vitamin A
deficiency, prevent
some cancers
Deficiency
diseases
Night blindness,
Hyperkeratosis,
Keratomalacia
and
Xerophthalmia
B1
(Thiamine)
B2
(Riboflavin)
B3
(Niacin)
B5
(Pantothenic acid)
Fortified cereals,
oatmeal, meats,
rice and pasta,
whole grains,
liver, eggs, pasta
Used in Beriberi,
Nervous inflammations,
neuralgias, Cardiac
dysfunction caused by
alcoholism, growth and
muscle tone
Dairy milk,
yogurt, cheese,
eggs, salmon, beef
liver, chicken
breast
Used in Sore tongue,
Ariboflavinosis,
sores in the mouth,
Cheilosis,
itching and peeling skin Corneal opacity
on the nose and
scrotum,
ariboflavinosis,
Photophobia and
blurred vision, Corneal
vascularization and eye
itching
Poultry, fish, meat,
whole grains,
fortified cereals,
avocados, green
Peas, sweet
Potatoes
Helps to treat Type 1
Diabetes, helps
lowering cholesterol,
ease arthritis and boost
brain function, Pellagra,
Multiple B complex
deficiency syndrome
Mushrooms, nuts,
beans, peas,
lentils, meats,
dairy products
Used in acne,
alcoholism, allergies,
asthma, baldness,
conjunctivitis,
depression, insomnia,
leg cramps, yeast
infections, obesity
Beriberi,
Wernicke
Korsakoff
syndrome
Pellagra
Paresthesia,
Anemia,
Insomnia
B6
(Pyridoxine)
B7
(Biotin)
B9
(Folic acid)
B12
(Cyanocobalamin)
Soya beans,
wheatgerm, oats,
bananas, peanuts,
meat, dairy
products
Prevent Clogged
arteries and cancer,
used in premenstrual
syndrome, age related
macular degeneration
(AMD), Reduce
Alzheimer’s Risk, Used
in peripheral neuritis,
hypochromic anemia,
irritability and
convulsion
Walnuts, peanuts,
cereals, milk, egg
yolks, salmon,
banana, avocado
Used in the treatment of Dermatitis,
Enteritis
dryness of the eyes,
appetite loss, hair loss,
brittle hair, burning or
prickling sensation in
the hands and feet,
fatigue, depression
Spinach, broccoli,
beans, fresh fruits,
sunflower seeds,
whole grains,
eggs, seafood
Fish, meat,
poultry, eggs,
milk, fortified
cereals
Anemia,
peripheral
neuropathy,
Dermatitis,
Stomatitis,
Glossitis
Used in the treatment of Anemia
megaloblastic anemia,
hemolytic anemia,
achlorhydria or
hypochlorhydria,
alcoholism
Used in osteoporosis,
macular degeneration,
depression, memory
loss, angular stomatitis,
juvenile pernicious
anemia, celiac disease,
inflammatory lesions
Megaloblastic
anemia,
Pernicious anemia
C
(Ascorbic acid)
D
(Calciferol)
E
(Tocopherols)
K
(Phylloquinone)
Citrus fruits,
peppers,
strawberries,
broccoli, mango,
lemon
Used in the treatment of Scurvy, swelling
scurvy, poor wound
of gums
healing, iron deficiency,
high blood pressure,
dementia and heart
disease
Cod liver oil,
fortified milk,
sunlight, salmon,
sardine, egg yolk,
red meat
Used in the treatment of
Rickets, Osteoporosis,
Vitamin D deficiency
and osteomalacia,
improves tooth
consistency, helps to
maintain heart action
and nervous system
Rickets,
Osteomalacia,
Osteoporosis,
Colorectal cancer
In cardiac, vascular and
muscular disorders, fat
with high levels of
unsaturated fatty acids
absorption disorders,
prevent coronary heart
disease, cancer and
inflammation
Mild hemolytic
anemia in
newborn infants,
sterility
Disorders of blood
coagulation
Bleeding diathesis
Vegetable oils,
nuts, seeds,
spinach, broccoli,
egg yolks,
avocado
Cereal grains,
vegetable oils,
broccoli, spinach
Conclusion:
Vitamins perform hundreds of roles in the body. They are found in
different kinds of fruits, vegetables, fish and dairy products etc. So, we
have to eat a healthy diet to maintain a life, free from all those diseases.