Cyanocobalamin

Cyanocobalamin is primerily prescribed to treat Vitamin B12 deficiency. This medicine is also helpful in the treatment of pernicious anemia; increased B12 requirements due to pregnancy, thyrotoxicosis, hemorrhage, malignancy, liver or kidney disease.

This drug is usually orally consumed and can be sometimes taken as over the counter product without a prescription. Other ways of taking this medicament may be through injection or liquid syrup. Vitamin B12 deficiency can occur due to a number of reasons which include poor nutrition, cancer, HIV, pregnancy.

Cyanocobalamin is actually an artificial form of Vitamin B12 which is an important ingredient for blood formation, cell and tissue reproduction and growth. It is also prescribed in stomach and intestine surgery. This is also used in treating deficiency of Vitamin B12, anemia, hemorrhage etc.

Patients with gastric bypass may also need external supply of Vitamin B12 through Cyanocobalamin because weakness of their system to acquire the mentioned Vitamin. Some people may be allergic to Cyanocobalamin hence prior advise from the physician is ideal.

Side effects of Cyanocobalamin may give rise to allergic reactions, swelling of different parts of the body including arms, hands, feet, legs etc, difficult breathing, diarrhea, headache, rash, dizziness, etc. But side effects to this drug are very rare and commonly not seen. This should be taken under strict doctor’s advice if one is suffering from anemia.

Use exactly as directed. Pernicious anemia may require monthly injections for life. Report skin rash; swelling, pain, or redness of extremities; or acute persistent diarrhea.

Read more: Vitamin B1 deficiency

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Nutritional Deficiencies

• Hemorrhage

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Hypersensitivity

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Itching

• Diarrhoea

• Urticaria

• Anaphylaxis

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Cyanocobalamin may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Cyanocobalamin is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Cyanocobalamin as ingredient

• Optineuron Injection

  Lupin Ltd

• Optineuron Forte Injection

  Lupin Ltd

• Unifol 15 Mcg/500 Mcg Injection

  Sanofi India Ltd

• Biotin Forte Tablet

  M D C Pharmaceuticals P Ltd

• Meaxon Gold Injection

  Bion Therapeutics India Pvt Ltd

• Macrabin 1000Mcg Injection

  Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Beplex Plus Injection

  Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd

• Vib 12 1000mcg Injection

  Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

The active constituent of this medicine is a synthetic form of vitamin B12, which is converted to coenzyme B12 in some tissues. The presence of this is essential for the conversion to succinate from methylmalonate.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Lab Test

  Methotrexate, pyrimethamine, and most antibiotics invalidate folic acid and vitamin B12 diagnostic microbiological blood assays.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Neomycin, colchicine, anticonvulsants may decrease absorption, chloramphenicol may decrease B12 effects.

• Interaction with Disease

  I.M. route used to treat pernicious anemia; vitamin B12 deficiency for >3 months results in irreversible degenerative CNS lesions; treatment of vitamin B12 megaloblastic anemia may result in severe hypokalemia, sometimes, fatal, when anemia corrects due to cellular potassium requirements. B12 deficiency masks signs of polycythemia vera; vegetarian diets may result in B12 deficiency; pernicious anemia occurs more often in gastric carcinoma than in general population.

• Ques : Where is Cyanocobalamin approved?

  Ans : Cyanocobalamin is approved in India, the USA, Japan, and Micronesia.

• Ques : Should Cyanocobalamin be taken with a meal or without a meal>?

  Ans : The effect of Cyanocobalamin does not depend on the food, it can be taken in either way.

• Ques : How is Cyanocobalamin administered?

  Ans : Cyanocobalamin can be administered orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly.

• Ques : What is the half-life of Cyanocobalamin?

  Ans : The half-life of Cyanocobalamin is 6 days.

• Ques : What is the route of elimination of Cyanocobalamin?

  Ans : Cyanocobalamin is eliminated from the body through urine.

• Ques : What are the storage indications of Cyanocobalamin?

  Ans : Cyanocobalamin should be stored at room temperature in its original packaging, away from direct heat and humidity.

• Ques : What are the contraindications of Cyanocobalamin?

  Ans : The contraindications of Cyanocobalamin include hypersensitivity and Leber’s disease.