[11] To avoid this, always ensure that the final admixture is approximately isotonic, typically achieved by the drug or other diluents added to the bacteriostatic water, before injecting into the bloodstream
Nurses should check that patients understand the chronic nature of treatment
Its recommended to seek medical advice if experiencing the following or if these issues persist or worsen: swelling sensation in the body redness and pain at the injection site temporary itching of the skin mild diarrhea There may also be a risk of: congestive heart failure anaphylaxis polycythemia vera, which is a type of blood cancer peripheral vascular thrombosis, which involves blood clots pulmonary edema If experiencing difficulty breathing, swelling, and hives, patients must seek emergency medical help
The treatment of a severe deficiency is divided into two phases: High-dose restorative therapy (injection) Through injections with B12, the bodys depleted stores are replenished and blood values quickly raised Maintenance treatment (tablets/capsules or injection) Through an oral follow-up treatment, values are stabilised and maintained
Examples of foods with vitamin B12 include: eggs cheese fish shellfish liver kidney red meat Learn more about daily vitamin B12 intake
The information provided here is not a substitute for advice from healthcare practitioners
