Depo-Cobolin Side Effects
Generic name: cyanocobalamin
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 2, 2024.
Note: This document contains side effect information about cyanocobalamin. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Depo-Cobolin.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to cyanocobalamin: compounding powder, injectable solution, intramuscular solution, nasal gel, nasal spray, oral liquid, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet disintegrating, oral tablet extended release, sublingual liquid, sublingual lozenge, sublingual tablet.
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: Congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular thrombosis, cardiac arrest, low blood pressure[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Patients sensitized to the injectable product are often able to tolerate the oral route without problems.[Ref]
Frequency not reported: Anaphylactic shock and death, allergic hypersensitivity reactions[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Mild transient diarrhea, prolonged abdominal pain, prolonged nausea or vomiting[Ref]
Nervous system
Frequency not reported: Severe dizziness, drowsiness, muscular paralysis, loss of consciousness[Ref]
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Itching, transitory exanthema, acneiform eruptions, bullous eruptions[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Pulmonary edema[Ref]
Metabolic
Frequency not reported: Hypokalemia[Ref]
Oncologic
Frequency not reported: Polycythemia vera[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Vision problems[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Feeling of swelling of entire body[Ref]
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References
1. Cerner Multum, Inc. Australian Product Information.
2. Product Information. Cyanocobalamin (cyanocobalamin). West Ward Pharmaceutical Corporation. 2017.
3. Cerner Multum, Inc. UK Summary of Product Characteristics.
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.