Beplex Plus Injection

Beplex Plus Injection 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.

Beplex Plus Injection 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 Beplex Plus Injection because weakness of their system to acquire the mentioned Vitamin. Some people may be allergic to Beplex Plus Injection hence prior advise from the physician is ideal.

Side effects of Beplex Plus Injection 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.

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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?

  Beplex Plus Injection 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?

  Beplex Plus Injection 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.

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 Beplex Plus Injection approved?

  Ans : Beplex Plus Injection is approved in India, the USA, Japan, and Micronesia.

• Ques : Should Beplex Plus Injection be taken with a meal or without a meal>?

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

• Ques : How is Beplex Plus Injection administered?

  Ans : Beplex Plus Injection can be administered orally, intravenously, and intramuscularly.

• Ques : What is the half-life of Beplex Plus Injection?

  Ans : The half-life of Beplex Plus Injection is 6 days.

• Ques : What is the route of elimination of Beplex Plus Injection?

  Ans : Beplex Plus Injection is eliminated from the body through urine.

• Ques : What are the storage indications of Beplex Plus Injection?

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

• Ques : What are the contraindications of Beplex Plus Injection?

  Ans : The contraindications of Beplex Plus Injection include hypersensitivity and Leber’s disease.