This medication is used to treat a variety of disease states, including anemia, cyanide poisoning, and vitamin B12 deficiency
Severe allergic reaction/anaphylaxis Symptoms may include: Difficulty breathing or swallowing Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat Severe rash, itching, or hives Chest tightness or palpitations
[1] In practice, 1 mL (which provides the full 100 mg of B and B, etc.) is a common dose for general supplementation in deficient states, but clinicians may start with lower volumes for mild deficiencies or in smaller patients
Unfortunately, its also one of the most common vitamin deficiencies worldwide, particularly during the winter months
Patients should also be aware that certain medicationssuch as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and metformincan interfere with B12 absorption, though this is less relevant once on injection therapy