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i.m. injection of vitamin B12
i.m. injection of vitamin B12 is a Vitamin supplement / Essential nutrient Small molecule drug developed by University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland. It is currently FDA-approved for Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious anemia, malabsorption), B12 deficiency-related neuropathy and neurological complications, Post-gastrectomy or ileal disease-related B12 deficiency. Also known as: Vitamin B12 intramuscular, Cyanocobolamin, Vitarubin Depot.
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) acts as a cofactor for enzymes involved in DNA synthesis, myelin formation, and energy metabolism.
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) acts as a cofactor for enzymes involved in DNA synthesis, myelin formation, and energy metabolism. Used for Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious anemia, malabsorption), B12 deficiency-related neuropathy and neurological complications, Post-gastrectomy or ileal disease-related B12 deficiency.
At a glance
| Generic name | i.m. injection of vitamin B12 |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Vitamin B12 intramuscular, Cyanocobolamin, Vitarubin Depot |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland |
| Drug class | Vitamin supplement / Essential nutrient |
| Target | Methionine synthase, methylmalonyl-CoA mutase |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Hematology / Neurology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble vitamin required for proper red blood cell formation, neurological function, and DNA synthesis. It serves as a cofactor for methionine synthase and methylmalonyl-CoA mutase, enzymes critical for homocysteine metabolism and fatty acid oxidation. Intramuscular injection bypasses gastrointestinal absorption issues, delivering B12 directly into systemic circulation for patients with deficiency due to pernicious anemia, malabsorption, or dietary insufficiency.
Approved indications
- Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious anemia, malabsorption)
- B12 deficiency-related neuropathy and neurological complications
- Post-gastrectomy or ileal disease-related B12 deficiency
Common side effects
- Injection site pain or erythema
- Hypokalemia (rare, with rapid correction)
- Allergic reaction (very rare)
Key clinical trials
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| Source | Used for |
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| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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- Drug class: All Vitamin supplement / Essential nutrient drugs
- Target: All drugs targeting Methionine synthase, methylmalonyl-CoA mutase
- Manufacturer: University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Hematology / Neurology
- Indication: Drugs for Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia (pernicious anemia, malabsorption)
- Indication: Drugs for B12 deficiency-related neuropathy and neurological complications
- Indication: Drugs for Post-gastrectomy or ileal disease-related B12 deficiency
- Also known as: Vitamin B12 intramuscular, Cyanocobolamin, Vitarubin Depot
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