Some patients have a sensitivity to copper that manifests as more pronounced injection site discomfort
It is also why rushing to a higher dose in the first week or two before steady state is reached often leads to unnecessary side effects
Indications and Usage for B-12 Compliance Injection Cyanocobalamin is indicated for vitamin B12 deficiencies due to malabsorption which may be associated with the following conditions: Addisonian (pernicious) anemia Gastrointestinal pathology, dysfunction, or surgery, including gluten enteropathy or sprue, small bowel bacteria overgrowth, total or partial gastrectomy Fish tapeworm infestation Malignancy of pancreas or bowel Folic acid deficiency It may be possible to treat the underlying disease by surgical correction of anatomic lesions leading to small bowel bacterial overgrowth, expulsion of fish tapeworm, discontinuation of drugs leading to vitamin malabsorption (see DRUG INTERACTION), use of a gluten-free diet in nontropical sprue, or administration of antibiotics in tropical sprue
Redness, pain at the site of the injection Rare reactions include redness, transient muscle atrophy, polyarthralgia, hand swelling and rashes
These may include: Injection site redness or tenderness Mild headaches or dizziness Nausea or digestive discomfort Temporary joint or muscle soreness Water retention (CJC) Histamine response: flushing, tingling, redness (CJC) Mild fever or chills (Thymosin Alpha-1) If symptoms persist or become uncomfortable, contact our Denver office before taking your next dose
