Cyanocobalamin is also known as Vitamin B12. It is used in the treatment of vitamin B12 deficiency in patients suffering from pernicious anemia or other disorders such as folic acid deficiency, pregnancy, thyroid problems, stomach and intestinal disorders, bleeding, liver or kidney disease, parasite infection, or cancer. Cyanocobalamin is a favorably complex, essential vitamin, and is important for DNA synthesis and cellular energy generation.
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Can vitamin B12 deficiency cause breathlessness?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a blood test recently and my ESR was elevated to 22, while vitamin B12 was low. I have pain in the right armpit and also a pain in the neck. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your B12 level is low, hence it should be treated with Folic acid tablets and Cyanocobalamin injections. 1. Cyanocobalamin 1000 mcg injections are given intramuscularly for six weeks. 2. ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) can be high in any inflammatory condition.... Read Full »
Can I take Vitamin B12 with Seroxat?
Query: Hi doctor, Can I take vitamin B12 with Seroxat? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Seroxat is Paroxetine and is an SSRI drug. You can take Vitamin B12 with this drug without any worries. Cyanocobalamin or Methylcobalamine either of the form you can take. This will not cause any drug interdictions. Take care. Read Full »
Can Vitcofol be given along with syrup Zincovit to 1-year-old baby?
Query: Hello doctor, Is there any problem if syrup Vitcofol is given along with syrup Zincovit to a 1-year-old baby? Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no harm in giving these both medications because both have a different mode of action, but the important point to consider is to try to give one medicine at lunchtime and another at dinner. Do not give them at the same time. These two medicines will effect thi... Read Full »
Why do I get sudden jerks just before sleeping?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having the following symptoms for the last month or so. Difficulty in falling asleep at night. I have witnessed sudden jerks when I am about to fall asleep. After such jerks, it becomes difficult for me to get good sleep. I do not remember having these jerks once I complet... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your history, and I have seen all reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I am highlighting the abnormal results. In your CBC (complete blood count), there is raised MCV (mean corpuscular volume). You have vitamin B12 deficiency. Are you a veget... Read Full »
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