swelling of the tongue, lips, or face The following Hydroxocobalamin side effects have also been reported Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactionsskin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Pros and cons of Hydroxocobalamin Pros Typically only need to take once a month after the initial treatment Injection can be given at home Doesn't have to be refrigerated Can use in children Cons Injections might be uncomfortable Might have to get frequent blood tests Can affect potassium and platelet levels Not known if safe to take during pregnancy Pharmacist tips for Hydroxocobalamin Make sure your provider has given you instructions on how to safely and properly inject hydroxocobalamin at home
This approach works but carries contamination risk with repeated needle punctures
Health experts have cautioned against use of the drugs, citing a lack of clinical trials for humans and the unknown long-term effects of the substances
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Thus, rather than centering on the clinical features, we draw on the rapidly increasing data on the molecular level, including mutations, isoforms, three-dimensional structures, and expression levels of the respective disease-associated genes
Pancreatic polypeptide and related peptides