Course overview Build practitioner-level vitamin b12 intramuscular injection theory online with clear boundaries around scope, consent, documentation, contraindications and practical training
B vitamins are needed for healthy skin, hair, eyes, and liver
Important things to keep in mind include: Serum B12 levels should be normal for most people Methylmalonic acid (MMA) and homocysteine levels can show if B12 is really working, even if levels seem fine How symptoms change is also important When and How to Adjust Dosing Regimens Doctors might need to change the dose based on test results and how the patient is doing
Signs of a severe allergic reaction include trouble breathing, hives breaking out on the skin, swelling of the face and throat area, a fast heartbeat, or feeling like you might pass out
long-term use associated with osteoporosis, adrenal suppression (code separately) Immunomodulators: Azathioprine (AZA), 6-mercaptopurine (6-MP), methotrexate for maintenance of remission
The goal is to get B12 into the body without going through the stomach