Cyanocobalamin
Uses of Cyanocobalamin
Cyanocobalamin is commonly used to treat Anemia, Nutritional Deficiencies, Vitamin B12 Deficiency
How Cyanocobalamin Works
Cyanocobalamin is a coenzyme for many metabolic functions which include red blood cell production, fat and carbohydrate metabolism as well as protein synthesis.
Side Effects of Cyanocobalamin
Headache, Infection
Warnings
Kidney Safe If Prescribed
There is no dosage reduction indicated in patients with renal impairment. However, higher dosage requirement may be needed for patients with renal impairment.
Alcohol Not Advisable
Alcohol may decrease or increase the serum concentration of Cyanocobalamin
Pregnancy Not Safe
Cyanocobalamin should not be used in pregnancy to treat megaloblastic anaemia because it is due to folate deficiency and not Cyanocobalamin deficiency unless indicated.
Driving Generally Safe
It is not known whether Cyanocobalamin will affect the ability to drive or not. It can be used before driving based on its safety profile.
Liver Safe If Prescribed
There is no dosage reduction indicated in patients with hepatic impairment. However, higher dosage requirement may be needed for patients with hepatic impairment.
Lactation Safe If Prescribed
Cyanocobalamin is found in human breastmilk and Cyanocobalamin is essential in infant's growth as well.
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
