cobalamin

Cobalamin, commonly known as Vitamin B12, is a water-soluble vitamin being investigated as an adjuvant therapy for drug-induced movement disorders by the Nucleo De Pesquisa E Desenvolvimento De Medicamentos Da Universidade Federal Do Ceara. The drug is specifically being evaluated for its ability to treat syndromes such as tardive dyskinesia, dystonia, and parkinsonism in patients receiving antipsychotic medications for schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder. The therapeutic rationale is based on cobalamin's antioxidant properties, which may counteract the oxidative stress and free radical generation resulting from dopamine metabolism and chronic D2 receptor blockade in the striatum. In clinical trials, it is administered as an oral tablet at a dosage of 2mg daily.

Brand names

B-12 Compliance KitB12 Compliance KitB 12 Compliance KitB-12 Injection KitB12 Injection KitB 12 Injection KitCyominDodexLA-12LA12LA 12Nutri-TwelvePhysicians EZ Use B-12PrimabaltVitamin Deficiency Injectable System - B12

Other names

Vitamin B12cyanocobalaminmethylcobalaminadenosylcobalaminhydroxocobalamin