Record lot identifiers in laboratory notebooks before reconstitution
A deficiency of Vitamin B12 can lead to advanced anemia where the red cells are fewer in number but are larger than normal (macrocytic)
Cyanocobalamin is a form of vitamin B12 used to treat or prevent B12 deficiency, which can result from dietary limitations, certain types of anemia, pregnancy, gastrointestinal disorders, or other medical conditions
2 The British Society for Haematology recommends intramuscular vitamin B 12 for severe deficiency and malabsorption syndromes, whereas oral replacement may be considered for patients with asymptomatic, mild disease with no absorption or compliance concerns
B12 is found naturally in animal-based foods like meat, fish, eggs, and dairy, and some foods are fortified with it
Peripheral nerve damage may lead to tingling in these parts of the body