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Phytomenadione (Vitamin K)
Latest prescription information about Phytomenadione (Vitamin K). Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Phytomenadione (Vitamin K)
Therapeutic Classification : Vitamins
Trade Name(s): Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a haemostatic agent, prescribed for blood clotting and bone formation. It is also used as an antidote. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : PO- Vitamin K deficiency due to drugs or malabsorption 10-40 mg/day. Over-anticoagulation Up to 5 mg. IV- Over-anticoagulation- 0.5-5 mg. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet, capsule, and liquid to take by mouth, with or without food. It also comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Side Effects : Anaphylaxis, difficulty in breathing, cyanosis, pain, swelling, vein inflammation at the injection site, increased sweating, dizziness, low blood pressure, allergic reactions after SC and IM injection. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct heat and light. |
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