Ampivit (B12) 1000ug

Ampivit (B12) 
Thailand
Cyanocobalamin 1000ug x 10 ampoules / box

Cyanocobalamin is a man-made form of vitamin B12 used to treat low levels (deficiency) of this vitamin. Vitamin B12 helps your body use fat and carbohydrates for energy and make new protein. It is also important for normal blood, cells, and nerves. Most people get enough vitamin B12 in their diet, but a deficiency may occur in certain health conditions (e.g., poor nutrition, stomach/intestinal problems, infection, cancer). It is necessary for normal hematopoiesis. Involved in the processes of transmethylation, hydrogen transport, synthesis of methionine, nucleic acids, choline, creatine. Contributes to the accumulation in erythrocytes of compounds containing sulfhydryl groups. Has a beneficial effect on liver function and the nervous system. Activates the coagulation of blood in high doses causes an increase in the activity of thromboplastin and prothrombin.

Why is Ampavit prescribed?
Anemia due to B12-deficiency conditions, liver disease, funicular myelosis, polyneuritis, radiculitis, neuralgia, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, children cerebral palsy, down syndrome, peripheral nerve injury; skin diseases (psoriasis, photodermatosis, herpetiformis dermatitis, neurodermatitis) and radiation sickness.

Dosage:
Ampavit is used as injections IV, IM and intralumbar.

Rare side effects:
CNS - a state of arousal.
Cardiovascular - pain in the heart, tachycardia.
Allergic reactions - urticaria.

Contraindications
Thromboembolism, erythremia, erythrocytosis, increased sensitivity to cyanocobalamin.
Ampavit using during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Cyanocobalamin can be used in pregnancy according to prescriptions.

Interactions:
In an application of Ampavit with hormonal contraceptives for oral administration may decrease the concentration of cyanocobalamin in plasma.
In an application with anticonvulsant drugs decreased cyanocobalamin absorption from the gut.
In an Ampavit application with neomycin, aminosalicylic acid, colchicine, cimetidine, ranitidine, drugs potassium decreased cyanocobalamin absorption from the gut.
Cyanocobalamin may exacerbate allergic reactions caused by thiamine.
When parenteral application of chloramphenicol may decrease the hematopoietic effects of cyanocobalamin with anemia.

Incompatibility:
Contained in the molecule of cyanocobalamin cobalt ion contributes to the destruction of ascorbic acid, thiamine bromide, riboflavin in one solution.