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Side effect(s) of Phylloquinone


Review the side-effects of Phylloquinone as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Most Common
- Severe life threatening allergic reactions, pain, swelling or tenderness at the injection site.

  Miscellaneous
- Dizziness, “blue baby" who has a heart malformation, difficulty in breathing, sweating and low blood pressure.

Other Precautions :

Monitor prothrombin time (blood clotting time) regularly while taking this medication.

Drug Name : Phylloquinone

Phylloquinone(Mephyton) generic is often known as vitamin K1, prescribed for coagulation disorders (bleeding problems) in patients with vitamin K deficiency (e.g.,anticoagulant-induced prothrombin deficiency, hypoprothrombinemia). It helps the liver to produce blood-clotting factors.


Trade Names for Phylloquinone

International :


Mephyton
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