Generic name: cyanocobalamin (injection) [ sye-AN-oh-koe-BAL-a-min ]
Brand names: Vitamin B12, Vitamin B-12
Dosage form: injectable solution (1000 mcg/mL)
Drug class:Vitamins
What is cyanocobalamin injection ?
Cyanocobalamin is used to treat vitamin B12 deficiency in people with pernicious anemia and other conditions.
Cyanocobalamin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use cyanocobalamin if you are allergic to cobalt, or if you have Leber's disease.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to cyanocobalamin or cobalt, or if you have Leber's disease (an inherited form of vision loss). Cyanocobalamin can lead to optic nerve damage (and possibly blindness) in people with Leber's disease.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
eye problems or Leber's disease (in you or a family member);
kidney or liver disease;
iron or folic acid deficiency;
any type of infection; or
if you are receiving any medication or treatment that affects bone marrow.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your dose needs may be different during pregnancy or while you are nursing.
How is cyanocobalamin injection given?
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as d...
