WHAT IS HYDROXOCOBALAMIN?
It is a member of cobalamin family of compounds. It is a natural form of vitamin B12 and when it comes to commercial production, it is produced by bacteria. When injected into the body, it is rapidly converted to its coenzymes which are useful to the body. It has a molecular mass of 1346.37g/mol, half life of 6 days and pKa of 7.65. It is usually a clear odorless red liquid solution. It is absorbed in ileum and stored in liver. It has protein binding capacity of 90%. It can be injected through intramuscular, intravenous and subcutaneous. For self use intravenous injections are not preferred in absence of a medical practioner.
PURPOSE OF HYDROXOCOBALAMIN 10ML INJECTION
It is mainly used in treatment for cyanide poisoning. As a member of cobalamin family it is also used for treating vitamin deficiency. It has been proved as the scavenger of nitric oxide.
Being in cobalamin family, it has been essential for two main cellular events- the conversion of methylmalonic acid to succinate. This reaction links lipid and carbohydrate metabolic reactions.
YDROXYCOBALAMIN 10ML IS USED FOR
The following are the conditions in which injection of hydroxocobalamin have proved good and aids in improving the health status.
Pernicious anemia
Deficiency of vitamin B12 (dietary deficiency- for strict vegetarians as vitamin B12 is rare in plant origin.
The lesions like gastric atrophy, multiple sclerosis, endocrine disorder, iron deficiency and subtotal gastrectomy will make the sufferers less and inadequate secretion of intrinsic factor. Hydroxycobalamin will help one to improve the situation.
Damage of stomach or damage of ileum will result in vitamin B12 deficiency. Hence other sources like injection of hydroxycobalamin are required for fast active of hydroxycobalamin.
Vitamin B12 deficiency
In countries like UK, 1mg per dose has proved improved statistics for those who got relieved from vitamin B12 injection with hydroxycobalamin compounds. Mainly cyanocobalamin and hydroxocobalamin are the two forms of cobalamin family that are used for treating vitamin B12 deficiency. Both have been tagged as drug of choice for vitamin B12 deficiency by Martindale Extra Pharmacopoeia and WHO (World Health Organization). When serum levels of vitamin B12 get lesser than 200pg/ml, 1mg of hydrocobalamin injections have proved to improve the levels in the body.
KIT OF HYDROXOCOBALAMIN 10ml
If you order it through ushcgshots official website you will be provided with
- 10ml of hydroxocobalamin vial
- Syringes – 25 gauge 1ml
- Alcohol prep pads
- Band aids
- Detailed instructions.
WARNINGS:
If hydroxocobalamin 10ml contains any particles in vial or if it is discolored do not use it.Check if it the vial is cracked or damaged. In such situations avoid the usage as it may contain any foreign bodies or glass particles.
If you missed a dose of hydroxocobalamin. Administer it as soon as possible. If its already time for the next dose, you don’t have to take double doses at a time. Continue with your regular doses leaving away the missed dose.