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Severe hypokalaemia (low blood potassium) is rare but can develop in some cases, particularly in severe megaloblastic anaemia or in patients taking certain medications such as diuretics

IV therapy takes longer (3045 minutes) and provides a broader mix of nutrients through an IV drip

Nitrous oxide, a commonly used anesthetic, oxidizes and inactivates vitamin B 12 , thus inhibiting both of the vitamin B 12 -dependent enzymes, and can produce many of the clinical features of vitamin B 12 deficiency, such as megaloblastic anemia and neuropathy

Yes, some patients combine it with IV drips or other vitamin injections

Monitoring: A history of the patients allergies/hypersensitivity should be obtained before administering cyanocobalamin injection