vitamin b12 injection purpose at a Licensed Pharmacy B12 Injections - East Valley

The lack of vitamin B12 may result from any of the following conditions: Addisonian (pernicious) anemia this condition causes autoantibody formation against parietal cells, which results in a lack of IF essential for absorption of vitamin B12 from the intestine Malabsorption impaired absorption of vitamin B12 Gastrointestinal pathology, dysfunction, or surgery these include atrophic gastritis, celiac disease, small bowel bacterial overgrowth, pancreatic insufficiency, Helicobacter pylori infection, gastric carcinoma, and total or partial gastrectomy Diphyllobothrium latum and related species (the fish tapeworm) infestation these parasites compete with vitamin B12 for intestinal absorption

Guideline 6: Special Population Considerations When figuring out B12 injection dosages and how often to give them, special groups need special care

Steady state levels are higher or lower when drugs are more frequently or less frequently administered

If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, see your physician