Key Takeaway: Quality matters more than quantity
Because the milligram amount is fixed, a lighter body gets more drug exposure per pound: roughly 22% more at 70 kg and about a third less at 120 kg, compared with a 90 kg reference. The dose still comes from response and tolerability, but a lighter person is running a hotter exposure at the same number on the vial
Not for use in newborns due to benzyl alcohol toxicity profile in neonates
The VABS-II is completed by the child's primary caregiver and is an individually administered measure of adaptive behavior, especially in those with developmental disorders (48, 49)
After getting a B12 shot, you should watch out for these symptoms and see a doctor if you have: Strong pain where you got the shot Some stomach upset Feeling swollen Skin feeling itchy for a while In really rare cases, there might be more serious risks like: A severe allergic reaction called anaphylaxis Fluid build-up in the lungs Heart problems Blood clots in the bodys blood vessels A type of blood cancer, called polycythemia vera
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