Methylcobalamin Injection

Methylcobalamin Injection is one of the forms of B12 used to treat deficiencies of vitamin B12 in our body. It improves red blood cell formation, improves the absorption of iron, and the synthesis of tissue and protein. It maintains a healthy nervous system. 

What is Vitamin B12 deficiency? 

It is a condition when red blood cells in our body become bigger than normal, which causes weakness, loss of appetite, constipation, weight loss, and tiredness. Also, this deficiency includes confusion, depression, poor memory, and soreness of the mouth.

Uses of Methylcobalamin Injection

Methylcobalamin injections improve the effects and symptoms in patients of the following diseases:

• Anemia/ Vitamin B12 deficiency
• Malignancy
• Liver and kidney disease
• Fatigue 
• Diabetes
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Macular degeneration
• Rheumatoid Arthritis

Side effects of using Methylcobalamin Injections

It is usually safe to use Methylcobalamin but in some cases, rare side effects may be observed. Such as:

• Anorexia
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Rash

Precautions of Methylcobalamin Injections

• It is not recommended to use it during pregnancy.
• You should avoid the consumption of injections at the same site every time.
• If you feel it is affecting your ability to concentrate then do not drive after its use.
• Keep it away from sunlight.

Methylcobalamin Injections interaction with drugs

The medicines mentioned below can modify the effect of injection and cause harmful side effects:

• Orlistat
• Chloramphenicol