Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)

A S M Al Amin, Vikas Gupta, A S M Al Amin, Vikas Gupta

Excerpt

Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is an essential vitamin and medication used to manage and treat pernicious anemia, ileal resection, treatment of spinal cord myelopathy, and other conditions. This activity reviews the indications, action, and possible contraindications for cobalamin as a valuable agent. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors (e.g., off-label uses, dosing, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, monitoring, relevant interactions) pertinent for members of the interprofessional team of patients with pernicious anemia, ileal resections, spinal cord lesions, and other related conditions.

Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: A S M Al Amin declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Vikas Gupta declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Copyright © 2024, StatPearls Publishing LLC.

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