Konakion MM Phytomenadione (Vitamin K) 10 mg /1 ml IV - 5 Ampoules

Product Overview:

• Konakion (Phytonadione) 5 Ampoules is a man-made form of vitamin K, which occurs naturally in the body.


• Phytonadione is used to treat vitamin K deficiency, and to treat certain bleeding or blood-clotting problems caused by other medicines or medical conditions.


• Phytonadione may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

How it works?:

• Your body uses vitamin K to keep your bones healthy and make certain proteins, called clotting factors. Clotting factors help your body form blood clots. Forming a blood clot is your body’s way to stop bleeding and heal from wounds or injuries.


• People with certain health problems, or people who are taking certain medicines, may not absorb enough vitamin K from foods. Giving vitamin K can help to increase vitamin K levels.


• Warfarin, a blood thinner, works by directly blocking vitamin K in the body. Some people use this medicine to reduce the risk of dangerous blood clots. In people who take too much warfarin, or who need to have an urgent procedure or surgery, taking vitamin K can help to reverse the effects of warfarin.

Benefits:

• Medicines that block the activity of vitamin K in your body, such as httpss://webmd.com/drugs/warfarin-coumadin, which is a blood thinner


• Other medicines or health conditions that affect your body’s ability to absorb, process, or use vitamin K

Directions for Use:

• A phytonadione injection is given into a muscle, under the skin, or as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give the injection.

Active Ingredient(s):

• Phytomenadione 10 mg /1 ml

Side Effects:

• dizziness;


• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);


• changes in your sense of taste;


• sweating; or


• pain or swelling where the medicine was injected.

Cautions & Warnings:

• Never use phytonadione in larger amounts, or for longer than recommended by your doctor.


• A phytonadione injection may cause a serious allergic reaction. Tell your caregiver if you feel weak, tingly, light-headed, warm, itchy, or if you have a chest pain, trouble breathing, a cold sweat, or swelling in your face.

Pregnancy Warnings:

• It is not known if or how vitamin K could affect pregnancy or harm a fetus. Tell your health care provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Your health care provider will let you know if you should take vitamin K while you are pregnant or trying to get pregnant.

Breastfeeding Warnings:

• Vitamin K passes into breast milk. Tell your health care provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your health care provider will let you know if you should take vitamin K while breastfeeding.

Storage:

• Store below 25°C. Protect from light. Do not freeze.

FAQ:

• Q. What happens if I miss a dose?


• A. Call your doctor for instructions if you miss a dose of phytonadione.


• Q. What should I avoid while using phytonadione?


• A. Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.


• Q. What other drugs will affect phytonadione?

• A. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines. Some may affect phytonadione, especially:

• a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven, or others.


• This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect phytonadione, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. 


• Q. Does vitamin K (oral) interact with foods or drinks?


• A. There are no known interactions between vitamin K and foods or drinks.


• It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect vitamin K. Vitamin K can be used to reduce bleeding risk from certain blood clotting problems. Alcohol can increase your risk of bleeding. It is best to limit the amount of alcohol you drink.