Intramuscular (IM) medication is administered through injections into the muscle, allowing for rapid and effective absorption of nutrients and medications into the body
- (Kannt et al., 2015, J Biol Chem)
Reduction in the activity of this enzyme decreases the conversion of substrates into fatty acids, thereby shifting cellular metabolism toward lipid mobilization rather than storage [1]
Any weight changes are slower and depend on why the change occurred in the first place
If you experience progressive neurological symptoms (numbness, tingling, difficulty walking), cognitive changes, or severe anaemia, seek urgent GP assessment
This means looking at why the patient is deficient, who they are, and how long they need treatment