how to give a vitamin b12 injection Injection: Step-By-Step Instructions How to give yourself a

The administration of live vaccines is contraindicated in patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of corticosteroids

The usual vitamin B12 intramuscular dosage is often suggested for treating deficiencies

A 12-week cycle pairs with a 4-6 week break

If a patient has specific or red flag features B 12 deficiency testing should be initiated (see Figure 1: B 12 Test Result Review and Process Algorithm for Patients with Risk Factor for B 12 Deficiency * and/or Non-specific ** or Specific Symptom of B 12 Deficiency )

IV doses of 25-400 mcg/kg for safety studies Important: These are experimental doses used in animal studies and cannot be extrapolated to other species due to significant differences in metabolism, pharmacokinetics, receptor expression, peptide degradation rates, and tissue distribution patterns

Importantly, it is not an appetite suppressant