Drug reference
hydroxocobalamin
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Drug class
Miscellaneous (Vit B12 Supplements)
Mechanism of action
Vitamin B12 with hydroxyl group complexed to cobalt which can be displaced by cyanide resulting in cyanocobalamin that is renally excreted
Common side effects
- Increased blood pressure
- Headache
- Nausea
- Erythema
- Chromaturia
- Decrease in lymphocytes
- Local infusion site reactions
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is hydroxocobalamin?
hydroxocobalamin belongs to: Miscellaneous.
How does hydroxocobalamin work?
Vitamin B12 with hydroxyl group complexed to cobalt which can be displaced by cyanide resulting in cyanocobalamin that is renally excreted
What are the common side effects of hydroxocobalamin?
Increased blood pressure, Headache, Nausea, Erythema, Chromaturia, Decrease in lymphocytes, Local infusion site reactions
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