Classification of cyanocobalamin
What is the mechanism of action for cyanocobalamin?
In the blood, it attaches itself to plasma proteins. Tissues absorb vitamin B12 by specific B12 binding proteins, transcobalamin I and II, allowing it to enter the cells. Most of the vitamin is stored in the liver.
What is cyanocobalamin used for?
It’s used to treat and prevent vitamin B12 deficiency anaemia (when you have low levels of this vitamin in your body). Your body requires vitamin B12 to make red blood cells. You can get it from your food or supplements, but sometimes there may not be enough vitamins in what you eat.
What schedule drug is cyanocobalamin?
What is cyanocobalamin also known as?
What is the difference between B12 and cyanocobalamin?
What is cyanocobalamin made from?
This vitamin can be synthesized by bacteria, fungi, and algae; some ruminants (cattle and sheep) can obtain it from endogenous bacterial activity. Viscera (such as the liver and kidneys), meats, eggs, dairy products, and fish are good sources of this vitamin.
Why is it called cyanocobalamin?
What is vitamin B12 called?
What is the common name for vitamin B12?
Who should not take cyanocobalamin?
Does cyanocobalamin cause weight gain?
When should you take vitamin B12 morning or night?
How long is cyanocobalamin good for?
What are the contraindications of B12?
- low amount of potassium in the blood.
- Leber’s hereditary optic atrophy.
- inflammation of the stomach called atrophic gastritis.
- past history of complete removal of stomach.