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Phylloquinone - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

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Phylloquinone Medication Information

Get detailed information on Phylloquinone, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.

The updated prescription information on Phylloquinone provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.

You'll also find brand names used in india and internationally, along with pricing details. For further clarification, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Phylloquinone
Pronunciation : fye-toe-na-DYE-one
ICD Code : Y44.2 Therapeutic Classification : Anticoagulants / Antithrombotics

Trade Names/Brand 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.

What are the other precautions for Phylloquinone?

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

What are the storage conditions for Phylloquinone?

Store it at controlled room temperature (15-30°C), and in an airtight container.

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