Megaloblastic Anaemia
Uganda2023
Clinical management of Megaloblastic Anaemia in Uganda
Uganda Clinical Guidelines 2023 · all from source →
General Adult
Treatment
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Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 1 mg IM daily for 5 days, then weekly for 3 doses. For Pernicious anaemia: 1 mg every 2 months for life.
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Caution
Do NOT give folic acid alone if B12 deficiency is suspected (risk of permanent neurological deficit).
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