doi:10.1056/NEJMcibr1315544
Sublingual administration, which bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, appears to be equally effective as IM injections while being less invasive and more cost-efficientparticularly in patients with atrophic gastritis, post-gastrectomy status, or conditions that impair intrinsic factor-mediated absorption, where long-term intervention is often required
Solvent : For reconstitution, use a slightly acidic buffer (pH ~4-5) to slow deamidation
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This information helps inform decisions about continued use and identifies any concerning trends early
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