Advantages of oral form over IM injection: Less nursing time on injections Less complexity of care Less discomfort/pain Less bleeding in patients who take anticoagulants Less costly according to some analyses Disadvantages of oral form over IM injection:: Greater risk of non-compliance In 1991, a survey done on Minneapolis internists led one commentary to conclude that oral vitamin B 12 replacement for pernicious anemia was one of medicines best kept secret. 18 In 1996, when the survey was repeated again in the same area, awareness and use of oral vitamin B 12 for pernicious anemia had increased substantially (019%), but the majority of doctors still remain unaware of this treatment option (61%)
Once the dosage amount is set, go ahead and take off the safety cover on the needle
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[42] To minimize the risk of injection site complications, patients should be instructed to rotate injection sites regularly
It has been shown to improve mood, energy, and metabolic function
It is not recommended to provide two dosages at the same time