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Generic: Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1)

Form: Injection 2mg/0.2ml

Indication

Vitamin K deficiency, Over-anticoagulation, Vitamin K deficiency bleeding

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Oral Vitamin K deficiency due to drugs or malabsorption Adult: 10-40 mg daily. Over-anticoagulation Adult: Up to 5 mg may be used. Dose depends on INR and degree of haemorrhage. Intravenous Over-anticoagulation Adult: 0.5-5 mg via slow IV inj. Dose depends on INR and degree of haemorrhage.

Child Dose

Intramuscular Prophylaxis of vitamin K deficiency bleeding in neonates Child: Neonate: 0.5-1 mg, given as a single dose via IM inj. Alternatively, 2 mg may be given orally, followed by a 2nd dose of 2 mg after 4-7 days. Parenteral Vitamin K deficiency bleeding in neonates Child: Infant: 1 mg by IV/IM/SC inj, further doses may be given if necessary

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Mode of Action

Phytomenadione promotes hepatic synthesis of clotting factors. It is a naturally occurring compound that is used to prevent and treat haemorrhages related to vitamin K deficiency.

Introduction

__NAME__ is a medicine used to treat vitamin K deficiency in the body. It helps in improving conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin K in the body. Vitamin K is an important nutrient which is necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism. __NAME__ is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking vitamin supplements. __NAME__ is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause pain, redness or swelling at the site of injection in some people. Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is important to ask advise of the doctor before taking any other vitamin supplements.

Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a synthetic form of vitamin K. It restores the activity of vitamin K and speeds up the normal blood clotting process to prevent or treat bleeding caused due to too high dose of warfarin.

Safety Advice

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with __NAME__. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

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