im b12 injection How to self-inject intramuscular vitamin - Overview Vitamin B-12 Cyanocobalamin Injection -

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Evidence base: Most data comes from preclinical studies and small clinical trials

Common side effects include, but may not be limited to: pain or redness at the injection site mild diarrhea pruritus (itching) increased swelling joint pain dizziness headache nervousness or anxiety Serious side effects may include: allergic reactions peripheral vascular thrombosis hypokalemia (low potassium levels) pulmonary edema (fluid build-up around or in the lungs) thrombocytosis congestive heart failure There have been reports of anaphylactic shock and death after the parenteral administration of vitamin B12

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Swelling of the face, lips, or throat: This may be part of the bodys immune response, and may require emergency treatment

Discard unused portions after 28 days to maintain sterility