Mecobalamin is a CNS or Central Nervous System Drug used in Peripheral
neuropathy, and Diabetic neuropathy etc. Also referred as "methylcobalamin",
this drug is one of the several forms of vitamin B12.
Brand Name of Mecobalamin:
Cobal
Use of Mecobalamin/Methylcobalamin Tablets
It is a kind of
endogenous coenzyme B12. Mecobalamin plays an important role in
transmethylation as a coenzyme in the synthesis of methionine from
homocysteine. The drug is well transported to nerve cell organelles, and
promotes nucletic acid and protein synthesis.
Mecobalamin tablets have a number of pharmaceutical applications in the
treatment of a number of disease conditions like as follows:
- Helpful in the case of patients with Arakawa's syndrome II. This is a
metabolic disorder where the patient has the inability to metabolize
mecobalamin.
- Used in the treatment for vitamin B12 deficiency.
- This medicine can also be used in the treatment of anemia
- Effective in the care of patients with neurological disorders like as
patients facing numbness and tingling and other symptoms. Such symptoms
occur where the peripheral nervous system does not function normally and
can be treated with mecobalamin.
- Studies have also revealed the effectiveness of the drug in the early
treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Mecobalamin Dosage
1500 mcg of mecobalamin daily divided into three
doses, for a period of minimum two months. The dosage may be adjusted
depending on the patient's age and symptoms.
Side Effects of Mecobalamin Tablets
The drug has certain side effects, that can affect individuals in different
ways. The following are some of the side effects, that are often associated
with the drug:
- Gastrointestinal adverse drug reactions including anorexia, nausea,
vomiting.
- Rashes may also occur sometimes
- Other side effects like as headache, anorexia, sweating, allergic
hypersensitivity reactions.
The adverse effects produced by Mecobalamin are more or less tolerable
and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically.
Disclaimer: The above information is for general understanding
of the visitor. Please consult a registered medical practitioner before
taking the aforesaid medicine.