Cobalt (Cobalt)
Overview of Cobalt
Cobalt is a trace element. Radioactive isotopes of it marked it-57 and it-58 are used for the measurment of absorption of vitamin B12 in the diagnosis of pernicious anemia. Cobalt is used in the treatment of Iron-deficiency anemia
Indication of Cobalt
Cobalt is primarily indicated in conditions like Iron deficiency anaemia, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Diagnostic procedures.
Contraindication of Cobalt
Cobalt is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Side Effects of Cobalt
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Cobalt are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Contact dermatitis.
Precautions of Cobalt
It should be used with caution in pragnancy and lactation. It should not be given to pediatricts and geriatricts patients. Stool testing is necessary before start of therapy.