COBAFAST 1500 Injection 1ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) 1500 mcg Also Known As: Mecobalamin, Cyanocobalamin, Vitamin B12
Manufacturer
Leeford Healthcare Ltd (Generics)
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT COBAFAST 1500 INJECTIONCOBAFAST 1500 INJECTION contains Methylcobalamin, which belongs to the group of medicines called Vitamins. COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION is used to manage diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage caused by diabetes), peripheral neuropathy (peripheral nerve damage that affects hands, feet, and arms), and megaloblastic anaemia (blood disorder) caused by vitamin B12 deficiency in affected individuals. COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION is also used to manage sciatica pain (leg pain), back pain, and general weakness in affected individuals. COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION is not recommended for use in patients allergic to mecobalamin and/or other B12-containing medicines. Before receiving COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have Leber's disease (an inherited form of vision loss) and/or are suffering from low potassium levels (with associated signs such as muscle twitches/cramps, low blood pressure), optic nerve disease (swelling and nerve damage to the eyes), and kidney and/or liver problems. COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in breastfeeding women. It should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 6 months to 18 years) and in elderly patients (aged above 65 years) after consulting the doctor. The most common
Uses
OF COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION Manage diabetic and peripheral neuropathies Manage megaloblastic anaemia (caused by vitamin B12 deficiency) Manage sciatica pain (leg pain), back pain, and general weakness in affected individuals.
How It Works
COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION works by aiding in the synthesis of myelin (a lipid-rich material that covers nerve fibers), which helps in protecting the nerve fibers and thereby providing relief from diabetic and peripheral neuropathy, sciatica pain, and back pain in affected individuals. It also promotes nucleic acid synthesis in the bone marrow, which helps in the maturation and division of erythroblasts, thus managing poor production of red blood cells and thereby improving megaloblastic anaemia in affected individuals.
Directions for Use
COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection or into the muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Side Effects
receiving COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION are headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, skin rash, and/or hot flushes. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsen. USES OF COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION Manage diabetic and peripheral neuropathies Manage megaloblastic anaemia (caused by vitamin B12 deficiency) Manage sciatica pain (leg pain), back pain, and general weakness in affected individuals. HOW COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION WORKSCOBAFAST 1500 INJECTION works by aiding in the synthesis of myelin (a lipid-rich material that covers nerve fibers), which helps in protecting the nerve fibers and thereby providing relief from diabetic and peripheral neuropathy, sciatica pain, and back pain in affected individuals. It also promotes nucleic acid synthesis in the bone marrow, which helps in the maturation and division of erythroblasts, thus managing poor production of red blood cells and thereby improving megaloblastic anaemia in affected individuals. DIRECTIONS FOR USECOBAFAST 1500 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection or into the muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF COBAFAST 1500 INJECTIONCOMMON Headache Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite Skin rash, hot flushes. RAREStop receiving COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: Signs of severe allergic reactions such as wheezing, chest tightness, fever, itching, bad cough, blue/grey skin colour, seizures, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, and/or swelling/pain in the leg or arm.
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYContraindicatedCOBAFAST 1500 INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before receiving COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedCOBAFAST 1500 INJECTION is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before receiving COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION. KIDNEYUse with CautionCOBAFAST 1500 INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. LIVERUse with CautionCOBAFAST 1500 INJECTION should be received with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not receive COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION if you are allergic to methylcobalamin, other B12-containing medicines, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine. USE IN PEDIATRICSUse with CautionCOBAFAST 1500 INJECTION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 6 months to 18 years). Consult your doctor before receiving COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionCOBAFAST 1500 INJECTION should be used with caution in elderly patients (aged above 65 years). Consult your doctor before receiving the medicine. OTHERSBefore receiving COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: Have Leber's disease (an inherited form of vision loss) Have signs of a low potassium level in the blood, such as muscle twitches or cramps, low blood pressure, faintness, and/or excessive urination or thirst Are suffering from optic nerve disease (swelling and nerve damage to the eyes).
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-drug interactions: Before receiving COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are receiving any of the following medicine: Neomycin (used to manage bacterial skin infections) Amino salicylic acid (used to manage tuberculosis) Histamine H2-antagonists (used to manage recurrence of duodenal ulcers) Ex. ranitidine, famotidine Colchicine (used in the management of gout) Oral contraceptives (used to manage pregnancy) Ex. ethinyl estradiol and norethindrone Chloramphenicol (used to manage bacterial infections) Cimetidine (used to manage ulcers of the stomach and intestines) Overdosage: COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, and so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Mecobalamin Pharmacological Category : Vitamin B12 Therapeutic Indication : Diabetic neuropathy, Peripheral neuropathy, Megaloblastic anaemia, General weakness, Sciatica pain, Back pain Dosage Forms : Tablet, Oral disintegrating strip, Injection, Nasal spray, Prefilled Syringe MORE INFORMATIONSTORAGE Keep COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION out of reach of children Store COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION below 30°C
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions and answers about COBAFAST 1500 Injection 1ml.
What is COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION used for?
COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION is used to manage diabetic neuropathy (nerve damage caused by diabetes), peripheral neuropathy (peripheral nerve damage that affects hands, feet, and arms), and megaloblastic anaemia (blood disorder) caused by vitamin B12 deficiency. It is also used to manage sciatica pain (leg pain), back pain, and general weakness in affected individuals.
How COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION is received? A; COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection or into the muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
Q: How COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION is received? A; COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse into a vein as an intravenous injection or into the muscle as an intramuscular injection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.
What are the side effects of COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION?
The most common side effects of receiving COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION are headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, skin rash and/or hot flushes. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects worsen.
How COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION works?
COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION works by aiding in the synthesis of myelin (a lipid-rich material that covers nerve fibers), which helps in protecting the nerve fibers and thereby providing relief from diabetic and peripheral neuropathy, sciatica pain, and back pain in affected individuals. It also promotes nucleic acid synthesis in the bone marrow, which helps in the maturation and division of erythroblasts, thus managing poor production of red blood cells and thereby improving megaloblastic anaemia in affected individuals.
Does COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION cause headache?
Yes, COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION causes headaches, as it is the commonest side effect associated with the use of COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION. If such side effects are experienced after receiving the medicine, then try to take rest and drink plenty of fluids. Try to avoid drinking alcohol. Ask your doctor to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of receiving COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION. If it lasts more than a week or is severe, then inform your doctor.
Is COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION safe during pregnancy?
COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION is not recommended for use in pregnant women. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
Who should not use COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION?
Do not receive COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION if you are allergic to methylcobalamin, other B12-containing medicines, and/or any other ingredients of this medicine.
What precautions must be taken while using COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION?
Before receiving COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have Leber's disease (inherited form of vision loss), signs of low potassium level in blood such as muscle twitches/cramps, low blood pressure, faintness, and/or excessive urination/thirst, or are suffering from optic nerve disease (swelling and nerve damage to the eyes), or have kidney problems or liver problems.
Can COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION be used in children?
COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION should be used with caution in children and adolescents (aged 6 months to 18 years). Consult your doctor before receiving COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION.
Is COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION good for nerves?
COBAFAST 1500 INJECTION is a form of vitamin B12 that helps in the production of DNA, RNA, and proteins. It also helps regenerate nerves and aids in the formation of lecithin, which helps repair damaged nerves.
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Last Updated
05 Aug 2024