Vitamin B12, also called cobalamin or methylcobalamin, is a synthetic form of cyanocobalamin used for the prevention and treatment of low levels of Vitamin B12 in the blood. Vitamin B12 is needed to maintain good metabolism, health of blood cells and nerves. Serious Vitamin B12 deficiency can result in decreased number of red blood cells (anemia), stomach or intestinal diseases and permanent nerve damage. Vitamin B12 deficiency can also result from poor nutrition, cancer, HIV, during pregnancy, old age, due to alcoholism. Conditions such as atrophic gastritis (thinning of the stomach lining), Pernicious anemia (which makes it harder for your body to absorb Vitamin B12), Intestinal diseases such as crohn’s disease, celiac disease, bacterial growth and immune system disorders such as Grave’s disease or lupus can lead to Vitamin B12 deficiency in the body. People who follow a strict vegan diet can also get Vitamin B12 deficiency. Symptoms of low levels of Vitamin B12 in your body include anemia, weakness, fatigue, heart palpitations, pale skin, constipation, diarrhea, bloating, loos of appetite, nerve problems such as tingling or numbness, muscle weakness, loss of vision, mental problems such as changes in mood and depression. It is important to use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist.
Vitamin B12 deficiency - 2017, R Green, LH Allen, AL Bjorke-Monsen, A Brito, found that “Vitamin B 12 (B12; also known as cobalamin) is a B vitamin that has an important role in cellular metabolism, especially in DNA synthesis, methylation and mitochondrial metabolism."
Manufacturer Information
The generic equivalent of Vitamin B12 Injection is Cyanocobalamin. It should be administered intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SC). The generic Cyanocobalamin injection comes from Canada manufactured by Sterimax. It is available in the dosage form of 1000 mcg/mL in 10 mL and 30 mL vial. Vitamin B12 deficiency can be also treated with
vitamin B12 tablets.