Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin essential for neurological function, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell formation
While not common everywhere, its an option for patients who dont do well with shots or have trouble absorbing vitamin B12
It turns a vague chat about symptoms into a focused, evidence-based discussion, helping you get the support you need sooner
Indications and Usage for Cyanocobalamin Cyanocobalamin is indicated for vitamin B 12deficiencies due to malabsorption which may be associated with the following conditions: Addisonian (pernicious) anemia Gastrointestinal pathology, dysfunction, or surgery, including gluten enteropathy or sprue, small bowel bacteria overgrowth, total or partial gastrectomy Fish tapeworm infestation Malignancy of pancreas or bowel Folic acid deficiency It may be possible to treat the underlying disease by surgical correction of anatomic lesions leading to small bowel bacterial overgrowth, expulsion of fish tapeworm, discontinuation of drugs leading to vitamin malabsorption (see Drug Interactions), use of a gluten-free diet in nontropical sprue, or administration of antibiotics in tropical sprue
[5] The primary contraindication for hydroxocobalamin injection is a known hypersensitivity to hydroxocobalamin, cobalt, or any component of the formulation