Type:1 amps
Generic Name:Phytomenadione (Vitamin K1)
Manufacturer:Drug International Ltd.
Price:৳50.00
Vitamin K deficiency, Over-anticoagulation, Vitamin K deficiency bleeding
May be taken with or without food.
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.
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
Hypersensitivity.
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.
Increased risk of severe haemolytic anaemia in neonates after large doses; severe hepatic impairment; pregnancy. Premature neonates weighing <2.5 kg. Lactation: Excreted in breast milk; use caution
Anaphylaxis, dyspnoea, cyanosis, pain, swelling, phloebitis at the Inj site, diaphoresis, dizziness, hypotension (rare), allergic reactions after SC and IM inj.
Decreased effect of oral anticoagulants.
