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- Main use
- Prevention and treatment of anemia (megaloblastic, pernicious) and neurological disorders related to vitamin B12 deficiency and metabolic disorders.
- Who uses it
- Adults
- Adult dosage
- As cyanocobalamin, administer 1,000μg subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously for adults. Adjust dosage according to age and symptoms.
Ingredients
- Manufacturer
- 대한약품공업(주)
Efficacy & effects
Prevention and treatment of anemia (megaloblastic, pernicious) and neurological disorders related to vitamin B12 deficiency and metabolic disorders.
- Vitamin B12 deficiency
- increased demand for vitamin B12
- megaloblastic anemia
- diphyllobothriasis
- neurological disorders associated with pernicious anemia
- malabsorption syndrome
- nutritional anemia
- pregnancy-related anemia
- anemia following gastrectomy
- anemia due to cirrhosis
- leukopenia due to radiation
- neuralgia
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This medication is used to prevent and treat various diseases caused by a deficiency of vitamin B12. Vitamin B12 supplementation is needed when it is not sufficiently consumed from meals, for example, in cases of wasting diseases, hyperthyroidism, during pregnancy, or lactation. It is also effective in conditions such as megaloblastic anemia, pernicious anemia accompanied by neurological disorders, and malabsorption syndrome. This medication may also be used in certain parasitic infections like diphyllobothriasis. Furthermore, it helps in various neurological symptoms such as nutritional anemia, pregnancy-related anemia, anemia following gastrectomy, anemia due to cirrhosis, leukopenia caused by radiation therapy, neuralgia, peripheral neuritis, and peripheral nerve paralysis. Due to these effects, it effectively improves vitamin B12 deficiency and related conditions.
Dosage and Administration
Adult dosage
As cyanocobalamin, administer 1,000μg subcutaneously, intramuscularly, or intravenously for adults. Adjust dosage according to age and symptoms.
Precautions
This medication may contain glass fragments when opening the ampoule, so the ampoule should be carefully cut. Extra caution should be taken when administering to children or the elderly. It should not be administered to patients with allergic reactions to any components of this medication. Severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis may rarely occur, and if such symptoms arise, administration must be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be sought. Additionally, if allergic symptoms such as rash or itching appear, administration should also be terminated. When administering intramuscularly, injections should be minimized and only performed when necessary to avoid nerve or tissue damage, and should not be repeated in the same area. Particularly, injections in children should be done with more caution. Injection sites must avoid areas where nerves run, and if there is severe pain during injection or blood is seen, the injection should be stopped immediately and administered in another area.
Side effects and when to seek care immediately
Serious side effects
Symptoms of anaphylaxis
Mild side effects
Rash, itching
Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.
Storage
This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that blocks light, and it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication and prevent degradation.
Appearance and packaging
Appearance
A brown glass ampoule containing a clear solution that is bright red to red.
Package unit
1ml × 50 ampoules
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