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Mecobalamin

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Overview
Mecobalamin is a vitamin B-12 co-enzyme that occurs in blood and cerebrospinal fluid. Mecobalamin is taken by nerve tissues more actively and extensively than other homologues of vitamin B12. Mecobalamin accelerates the synthesis of nucleic acid in bone marrow as well as promotes the maturation and division of erythroblast and heme synthesis, resulting in an increase in erythrocyte (RBCs) production.
Indications
Mecobalamin is primarily indicated in conditions like Congenital cobalamin malabsorption, Congenital intrinsic factor deficiency, Homocystenemia, Methylmalonylacidurias, Peripheral neuropathy, Pernicious anemia, Post gastrectomy Vit-B-12 deficiency, Transcobalamin II deficiency, Vitamin B12 deficiency.
Contraindications
Mecobalamin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects
Mecobalamin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Cardiac arrhythmia, Aggravation of acidosis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Mecobalamin therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Mecobalamin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Tachycardia, Sweating, Skin Rash, Hot sensation, Allergic hypersensitivity reactions.
Warnings
Mecobalamin should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing illnesses or any allergies. This medication should be used only as directed during pregnancy or lactation.
High Risk Groups
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
250 to 1000 mcg (620 (625)) As recommended. IM, IV — Alternate days for 1 to 2 weeks followed by 250 mcg weekly. Then for maintenance administer 1000 mcg every 2-3 weeks. 500 mcg (500 (500)) 8 hourly PO — Treatment depends upon extent of iron deficiency.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Mecobalamin was found.
Storage
Injection Store Between 15°C-30°C. Do not Freeze.

Available Brands in Pakistan

21 active brands listed alphabetically.

BEZEL

Active

SAFFRON PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY

DML: BEZEL

InjTabs

BIOCOBAL

Active

HEALTHTEK (PVT) LTD

DML: BIOCOBAL

Inj

COBOLMIN

Active

MACTER INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LTD.

DML: COBOLMIN

TabsInj

G-COBAL

Active

GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.

DML: G-COBAL

InjTabs

INCOBAL

Active

INDUS PHARMA (PVT) LTD.

DML: INCOBAL

TabsInj

LIZOBAL

Active

BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.

DML: LIZOBAL

TabsInj

MABIL

Active

SAMI PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.

DML: MABIL

InjTabs

M-COBAL

Active

MEDLEY PHARMACEUTICALS

DML: M-COBAL

Inj

MECOBAL

Active

NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.

DML: MECOBAL

InjTabs

MEDICOBAL

Active

PHARMEDIC (PVT) LTD.

DML: MEDICOBAL

TabsInj

METHYCOBAL

Active

HILTON PHARMA (PVT) LIMITED

DML: METHYCOBAL

InjTabs

M-KAMIN

Active

NENZA PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LIMITED

DML: M-KAMIN

Tabs

MYLAXON

Active

BARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.

DML: MYLAXON

InjTabs

NERVON

Active

GETZ PHARMA PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.

DML: NERVON

TabsInj

NEUROMET

Active

MARTIN DOW PHARMACEUTICALS (PAK) LTD.

DML: NEUROMET

TabsInj

NEW-12

Active

WILSONS PHARMACEUTICALS

DML: NEW-12

InjCaps

QBAL

Active

BOSCH PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.

DML: QBAL

InjTabs

T-KOBAL

Active

TAGMA PHARMA (PVT) LTD.

DML: T-KOBAL

Tabs

TONE-UP

Active

NOVA MED PHARMACEUTICALS

DML: TONE-UP

Tabs

VIO-COBAL

Active

VENUS PHARMA

DML: VIO-COBAL

TabsInj

XYSTER

Active

WILSHIRE LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.

DML: XYSTER

TabsInj

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