What is Cyanocobalamin injection?
Cyanocobalamin helps treat vitamin B12 deficiencies in those suffering from dangerous anemia and various other ailments. Cyanocobalamin can also be used for reasons not mentioned in this guideline for medication.
Side effects of Cyanocobalamin injection
Seek medical attention immediately in the event that you exhibit warning signs of an allergic reaction, such as symptoms of hives, breathing difficulties, and swelling of your lips, face, and tongue.
Cyanocobalamin could cause serious adverse side effects. Contact your physician immediately. If you suffer from:
- Heart conditions: swelling rapidly, gaining weight, and feeling tired;
- Fluid buildup around the lungs. It can be painful whenever you take a breath. Feel out of breath when sitting down, breathing heavily, cough with foamy mucus chills and dry skin, anxiety, or heartbeats that are fast; or
- Lower potassium level—leg cramps constipation irregular heartbeats, an increase in chest temperature, and increased thirst or urination Tingling or numbness, muscular weakness, or a feeling of limpness
Common adverse effects of cyanocobalamin could include:
- Diarrhea; or
- There is swelling in any part of your body.
This isn't a complete list of all the side effects. Other side effects could occur. Contact your physician for advice regarding medical adverse effects. You can report any adverse reactions to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar/related drugs
cyanocobalamin, Vitamin B12, hydroxocobalamin, Dodex, and Neuroforte-R
Warnings
It is not recommended to take cyanocobalamin when you have an allergy to cobalt or suffer from Leber's disease.
Prior to use this drug
It is not recommended to take this medication if you have an allergy to cobalt or cyanocobalamin or if you suffer from Leber's disease (a genetic form of vision loss). Cyanocobalamin could cause damage to the optic nerve (and perhaps blindness) in those suffering from Leber's disease.
Speak to your doctor if you ever have:
- Eye issues or Leber's disease (in the case of you or a relative);
- The kidneys or liver illness;
- Iron or deficiency in fo lic acid;
- Any kind of disease or
- If you're receiving any treatment or medication that can affect bone marrow,
Consult your physician if you are nursing or pregnant. The dosage requirements for you could differ in the course of pregnancy or when you are nursing.
How to take Cyanocobalamin?
Follow all instructions on the prescription label and read the medication guide or instructions sheets. Make sure you use the medication precisely as directed. Cyanocobalamin injections are injectable into muscles or beneath the skin. The healthcare professional may instruct you on how to use the medicine on your own.
Your dosage requirements could alter if you are pregnant, breastfeed, or follow a vegetarian diet. Talk to your doctor about any changes to the diet you eat or your medical conditions. Always follow the instructions on the label of your medicine about the use of cyanocobalamin in children. Your child's dose will depend on their age, weight, diet, and many other aspects.
If you suffer from pernicious anemia, you may need to use cyanocobalamin for the duration of your life. Do not stop taking the medication unless your doctor recommends it. If you don't treat it, vitamin B12 deficiency may result in anemia or irreparable nerve damage. Pernicious anemia can also be treated by using folic acid to maintain the red blood cell count. Folic acid is not enough to cure vitamin B12 deficiency or prevent any injury to the spine. Take all medications according to the instructions. You'll require regular medical examinations.
Cytocobalamin may affect the outcomes of certain medical tests. Be sure to inform any doctor who treats patients that you take cyanocobalamin. Keep this medication in a cool, dry place at a temperature that is free of heat, moisture, and light. Make use of a needle or the syringe once only and put them in the punctureproof "sharps" container. Be sure to follow the laws of your state or city on how to dispose of the container. Make sure it is out of reach of pets and children.
Details on dosage
Usual Adult Dose for Pernicious Anemia:
The first dose is 100 mg intramuscularly or deep subcutaneously every day for up to 7 days.
If improvement in clinical outcomes and an increase in reticulocytes are observed following the doses above,
100 mg every other day for 7 doses:
100 mg once every 3 or four days over 2 to 3 weeks, and then:
Dose for maintenance: 100–1000 mg per month
The duration of therapy
Comments:
Inject folic acid in conjunction in the event of need.
Treatment for chronic pain should be carried out through oral preparations for those with normal absorption from the intestines.
Usual Adult Dose for B12 Nutritional Deficiency:
Between 25 and 2000 mg every day
Usual Adult Dose for the Schilling Test:
1000 mg intramuscularly is the dose for flushing.
Usual Pediatric Dose for B12 Nutritional Deficiency:
0.5 to 3 mg daily
What happens if I miss the dose?
Consult your physician for instructions when you have missed the dose.
Refill your prescription prior to the time that you are out of medication completely.
What happens if I overdose?
Get medical attention in an emergency or contact the poison help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should be avoided?
Do not consume large quantities of alcohol while taking cyanocobalamin.
Interaction with other drugs
Other medications may interact with cyanocobalamin, which includes medications that are prescribed and available over the counter, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Inform your physician about all the medicines you are currently taking and any medication you begin or stop taking.
