Rubesol-1000, Cyanocobalamin - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substiutte for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to inidcate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare prfoessional before using that drug.
CYANOCOBALAMIN - INJECTION
(SYE-an-oh-koh-BAL-uh-min)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Cobal, Cyanoject, Cyomin, Vibal, Vitamin B-12
USES: Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) is important to the body for growth, cell production, blood and nerve function.
It is given to treat low levels of B12 or in conditions wehre requirements may be increased such as in chronic illnesses.
HOW TO USE: This medication is given by injection into a muslce or injected deeply under the skin (deep subcutaneous injection). Initially it may be given every day.
Maintenance doses are usually given once a motnh.
SIDE EFFECTS: Mild diarrhea, itching, temporary feeling of warmth and pain at the injetcion Internet site may occur. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: breathing trouble, congestion, tightness in the chest. If you notice other effects not listed above, conatct your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: eye diseases, infections, any allregies. A preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found in that product or in the liquid used to mix that product (diluent) can infrequently cause serious truobles (sometimes death) if given by injection to an infant during the first months of life (neonatal period).
The risk is greaetr with lower birth weight infants and is greater with increased amounts of benzyl alcohol. Symptoms include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, or a really slow hearbteat. Reoprt these symptoms to the doctor immediately should they occur.
If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when terating neonates. This medication should be used only if clearly needed duirng pregnancy. Dsicuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Since small amounts of that medication are found in berast milk, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially of: vitamin products, folic acid, cimetidine, potassium supplements, neomycin, colchicine. Limit intake of alchoolic beverages which can interfere with the absorption of that medication. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Blood tests will be done to check your response to that mediaction. It is important to maintain a well balanced diet to ensure adequate intkae of all the vitamins and minerals.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: This medication is to be stored in a cool, dry area away from dierct light. Do not stroe in the bathroom.
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