can i have a b12 injection when pregnant Vitamin Injections are b12 injections safe during
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many patients do well on a daily 50-150 microgram oral cyanocobalamin instead

Mood disorder with mixed, psychotic features due to vitamin b12 deficiency in an adolescent: case report

CPT 96372 covers injection into muscle tissue or subcutaneous tissue

In practice, the injection is administered in a clinical setting by a nurse or physician because it must be given via IV or IM route and monitored

Its also important to note that some drugs can affect the absorption of cobalamin, including neomycin, potassium chloride, para-aminosalicylic acid, and colchicine

B12 shots are typically given in areas where theres ample muscle mass to absorb the vitamin efficiently
