Adenosylcobalamin Medication Information

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Generic Name : Adenosylcobalamin

Pronunciation : a-deno-syl-ko-bala-min

Therapeutic Classification : Vitamins

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Why is Adenosylcobalamin Prescribed? (Indications)

Adenosylcobalamin is an active form of vitamin B12, a water-soluble vitamin used as a nutritional supplement to treat vitamin B12 deficiency or pernicious anemia, stomatitis, as well as for other conditions like depression, panic attacks and anxiety. Adenosylcobalamin is also known as cobamide or dibencozide.

When should Adenosylcobalamin not be taken? (Contraindications)

• Allergic to adenosylcobalamin .

What is the dosage of Adenosylcobalamin?

• The recommended dose for adenosylcobalamin varies depending on the patient’s physiological condition and whether it is used for preventive purpose or for treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency.

How should Adenosylcobalamin be taken?

• Adenosylcobalamin should be taken orally before or after food intake.
• It is usually available as a combination with other supplements.
• Lozenges or sublingual tablets should be allowed to dissolve in the mouth.

What are the warnings and precautions for Adenosylcobalamin?

• Patients with intestinal disorders, vitamin B12 malabsorption syndrome, and surgical removal of intestinal organs may not be able to absorb adenosylcobalamin.

• Blood tests may be advised before and after a few months of treatment to document a good response to treatment.

What are the side effects of Adenosylcobalamin?

• The side-effects of adenosylcobalamin may include the following:

General: Fever, low blood potassium levels
Allergic reaction: Rash, itching, swelling under the skin, possible anaphylactic shock
Digestive tract: Mild transient diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
Nervous system: Tingling and numbness, headache, dizziness
Blood: Polycythemia vera (increased production of red blood cells by the bone marrow)
Heart: Congestive heart failure, low blood pressure, fluid accumulation in the lungs
Eyes: Vision problems

What are the other precautions for Adenosylcobalamin?

Inform your doctor in the following situations:

• Impaired kidney or liver function
• Iron and folic acid deficiency along with vitamin B1 deficiency
• Leber’s disease
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women