Phylloquinone Medication Information
Discover comprehensive details about Phylloquinone, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.
The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.
Additionally, explore the Phylloquinone brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.
Generic Name : Phylloquinone Pronunciation : fye-toe-na-DYE-one ICD Code : Y44.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anticoagulants / AntithromboticsBrand Names or Trade Names of Phylloquinone
India :
Injek Vial, Kenadion Inj.
International :
Mephyton
Other Name(s) of Phylloquinone
Phytonadione, Vitamin K.Why is Phylloquinone Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication 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.When should Phylloquinone not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Phylloquinone?
IV- Initial: The recommended dose is 2.5 mg-10 mg or up to 25 mg (rarely 50 mg)How should Phylloquinone be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Phylloquinone?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney problems, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Avoid large dose in newborns; otherwise it will cause severe anemia.
• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Phylloquinone?
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.
