Mecobalamin Pharmacology

Mecobalamin

About Mecobalamin
Water soluble, Form of Vitamin B12
Mechanism of Action of Mecobalamin
Mecobalamin is the neurologically active form of vitamin B12 and occurs as a water-soluble vitamin in the body. It is a cofactor in the enzyme methionine synthase, which functions to transfer methyl groups for the regeneration of methionine from homocysteine. In anaemia, it increases erythrocyte production by promoting nucleic acid synthesis in the bone marrow and by promoting maturation and division of erythrocytes.
Pharmacokinets of Mecobalamin
Absorption: Absorbed after oral, sublingual, injection
Excretion: Excretion via urine
Onset of Action for Mecobalamin
N/A
Duration of Action for Mecobalamin
N/A
Half Life of Mecobalamin
N/A
Side Effects of Mecobalamin
1.Oral: Anorexia, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
2.Parenteral: Rash, headache, hot sensation, diaphoresis and pain/induration at IM inj site
Contra-indications of Mecobalamin
N/A
Special Precautions while taking Mecobalamin
N/A
Pregnancy Related Information
May be used
Old Age Related Information
May be used
Breast Feeding Related Information
May be used
Children Related Information
N/A
Indications for Mecobalamin
1.Peripheral neuropathies
2.Megaloblastic anaemia
Interactions for Mecobalamin
1.Decreased GI tract absorption with neomycin, aminosalicylic acid, H2-blockers and colchicines
2.Reduced serum concentrations with oral contraceptives
3.Reduced effects in anaemia with parenteral chloramphenicol
Typical Dosage for Mecobalamin
Peripheral neuropathies
Oral: Adult: 1500 mcg/day in 3 divided doses
Parenteral: 500 mcg daily IM/IV 3 times/wk

Megaloblastic anaemia caused by vitamin B12 deficiency
Parenteral: Adult: 500 mcg daily IM/IV 3 times/wk. Maintenance dose: After about 2 mth of therapy, reduce dose to single admin of 500 mcg every 1-3 mth.
Schedule of Mecobalamin
N/A
Storage Requirements for Mecobalamin
Oral: Store at room temperature. Protect from moisture and light.
Parenteral: Store at room temperature. Do not expose to direct light.


Effects of Missed Dosage of Mecobalamin
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Mecobalamin
N/A

Home Delivery for Mecobalamin in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for mecobalamin and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for mecobalamin may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take mecobalamin only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for mecobalamin before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for mecobalamin with the pharmacy.

Mecobalamin is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for mecobalamin might be better known than mecobalamin itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have mecobalamin in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for mecobalamin.