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hydroxocobalamin
How hydroxocobalamin works
hydroxocobalamin provides essential nutrients.
Side Effects
Allergy, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Anaphylactic reaction, Dark colored urine, Skin redness
Usage
hydroxocobalamin is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is hydroxocobalamin the same as cyanocobalamin and methylcobalamin?Hydroxocobalamin is obtained by biosynthesis of vitamin by bacteria and archaea whereas cyanocobalamin is the semi-synthetic form of the vitamin, produced from bacterial hydroxocobalamin. In the body, cyanocobalamin is converted to methylcobalamin
Q. hat is hydroxocobalamin injection form used for?hydroxocobalamin injectable form is used to treat low levels of vitamin B12 and anemia
Q. Does hydroxocobalamin need to be kept in the fridge?hydroxocobalamin is stored at or below 25°C but it is not refrigerated.
Q. How does hydroxocobalamin work in cyanide poisoning?hydroxocobalamin is used as an antidote to cyanide poisoning which works by helping body cells to convert cyanide to a form that can be removed from the body through urination.
