pharmacopeia

Cobamamide

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Mechanism of action

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Vitamin B 12 [ TREATMENT ]; FOLATE [ PREVENTION ]; OTHER [ SUPPLEMENTATION ];

Indications

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  • EnBrace HR ® is indicated in the TREATMENT of vitamin deficiency - specifically vitamin B 12 deficiency, and the PREVENTION of vitamin B 12 -cofactor deficiency, l-methylfolate. Requirements of vitamin B 9 and/or vitamin B 12 in excess of normal due to pregnancy can usually be met with oral supplementation.

Dosage & administration

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​: The recommended dosage is one (1) capsule daily, preferably on an empty stomach. Dosage may be adjusted by a healthcare provider based on individual patient needs. As a general rule reticulocyte plasma count, folate and vitamin B 12 status must be obtained prior to treatment. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Call your medical practitioner about side effects. You may report side effects by calling (866) 280-5961.

Adverse reactions

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Mild transient diarrhea, polycythemia vera, itching, transitory exanthema, feeling of swelling of entire body may occur with administration of vitamin B 12 . Allergic sensitization has been reported following both oral and parenteral administration of folic acid.

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
7 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Abnormal Dreams114%
  2. 2Agranulocytosis114%
  3. 3Anxiety Disorder114%
  4. 4Catheter Site Erythema114%
  5. 5Catheter Site Irritation114%
  6. 6Clostridium Difficile Infection114%
  7. 7Cognitive Disorder114%
  8. 8Drug Ineffective114%
  9. 9Dysarthria114%
  10. 10Foot Operation114%
  11. 11Hallucination114%
  12. 12Infusion Site Pain114%
  13. 13Infusion Site Urticaria114%
  14. 14Injection Site Pain114%
  15. 15Insomnia114%

Clinical trials

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The 3 most recently updated of 3 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Cobamamide as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

How does Cobamamide work?
Vitamin B 12 [ TREATMENT ]; FOLATE [ PREVENTION ]; OTHER [ SUPPLEMENTATION ];
What is Cobamamide used for?
According to FDA labeling, Cobamamide carries indications including: EnBrace HR ® is indicated in the TREATMENT of vitamin deficiency - specifically vitamin B 12 deficiency, and the PREVENTION of vitamin B 12 -cofactor deficiency, l-methylfolate. Requirements of vitamin B 9 and/or vitamin B 12 in excess of normal due to pregnancy can usually be met with oral supplementation.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Cobamamide?
Cobamamide is classified as Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin and analogues).
Note. Data for cobamamide is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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