Mecobalamin
Overview
Mecobalamin is a vitamin B-12 co-enzyme that occurs in blood and cerebrospinal fluid. Mecobalamin is taken by nerve tissues more actively and extensively than other homologues of vitamin B12. Mecbalamine accerelates the synthesis of nucleic acid in bone marrow as well as promotes the maturation and division of erythroblast and haeme synthesis, resulting in an increase in erythrocyte (RBCs) production.
Categories
- 10 Drugs affecting the blood
Primary Characterstics
Indications
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Pharmacokinetics
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Contraindications
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Side Effects
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Dosage
Mecobalamin's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
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Single Dose
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Frequency
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Route
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Instructions
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Adult Dosage
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| 250 to 1000 mcg | 620 (625) | As recommended. | IM, IV | Alternate days for 1 to 2 weeks followed by 250 mcg weekly. Then for maintenance administer 1000 mcg every 2-3 weeks. |
| 500 mcg | 500 (500) | 8 hourly | PO | Treatment depends upon extent of iron deficiency. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
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| No data regarding the Paedriatic dosage details of Mecobalamin is available. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
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| No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Mecobalamin is available. |
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Warning / Precautions
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Storage Conditions
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Interference in Pathology
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Brands / Trade Names of
Mecobalamin
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