Desiree Granados Quick Summary: Self-injecting vitamin B12 involves proper technique, aseptic procedure, and correct dosing to avoid injection site reactions
Improve compliance with calorie-restricted diets
Risks for IV infusions are fairly minimal, however, there is always a small risk of infection
The metabolism and clearance of both components may be affected by significant liver disease, and patients with severe hepatic impairment should be monitored closely if treatment is deemed necessary
After single IM administrations of doses 20, 100, or 500 g/kg, the peak time (T max ) of each dose was 3 min
Those with Crohns disease, celiac disease, or other malabsorption disorders, which often hinder the bodys ability to absorb nutrients, might find B12 injections advantageous