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What is the drug name for vitamin K?
Phytonadione (vitamin K) is used to prevent bleeding in people with blood clotting problems or too little vitamin K in the body. Phytonadione is in a class of medications called vitamins.
Which drug is used in deficiency of vitamin K?
Drugs used to treat Vitamin K Deficiency
| Drug name | Rating | CSA |
|---|---|---|
| View information about Vitamin K1 Vitamin K1 | 1.0 | N |
| Generic name: phytonadione systemic Drug class: vitamins, anticoagulant reversal agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
Which vitamin K is best?
Vitamin K likely plays an important role in blood clotting and promoting good heart and bone health. Some research suggests that K2 may be superior to K1 in some of these functions, but further research is needed to confirm this. For optimal health, focus on increasing food sources of both vitamin K1 and K2.
What is vitamin K capsule?
Vitamin K is used by the body to help blood clot. Warfarin (Coumadin) is used to slow blood clotting. By helping the blood clot, vitamin K might decrease the effectiveness of warfarin (Coumadin).
How can I get vitamin K?
This medication is given by injection under the skin or into a muscle or vein as directed by your doctor. If this medication is given into a vein, it should be injected very slowly (no more than 1 milligram per minute) to reduce the risk of serious side effects. (See also Warning section.)
What is vitamin K side effects?
What are the side effects of vitamin k-injection?
- flushing,
- injection site pain or discomfort,
- taste disturbances,
- dizziness,
- rapid or weak pulse,
- profuse sweating,
- low blood pressure (hypotension),
- shortness of breath, and.
How can I get more vitamin K?
The best way to get the daily requirement of vitamin K is by eating food sources. Vitamin K is found in the following foods: Green leafy vegetables, such as kale, spinach, turnip greens, collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens, parsley, romaine, and green leaf lettuce.
How do you get vitamin K prescribed?
Adults and teenagers—The usual dose is 5 to 15 mg, injected into a muscle or under the skin, one or two times a day. Children—The usual dose is 5 to 10 mg, injected into a muscle or under the skin, one or two times a day.
How much vitamin K do I need daily?
Adults need approximately 1 microgram a day of vitamin K for each kilogram of their body weight. For example, someone who weighs 65kg would need 65 micrograms a day of vitamin K, while a person who weighs 75kg would need 75 micrograms a day.
What is vitamin K given for?
Vitamin K is used to prevent and treat certain blood clotting (coagulation) issues. It’s also used to prevent severe bleeding (hemorrhagic disease) in newborns. Vitamin K may be used in cases of ongoing IV feeding. It may also be used when antibiotics have killed bacteria in the intestines that make vitamin K.
What are the symptoms of low vitamin K?
The signs and symptoms associated with vitamin K deficiency may include:
- Easy bruising.
- Oozing from nose or gums.
- Excessive bleeding from wounds, punctures, and injection or surgical sites.
- Heavy menstrual periods.
- Bleeding from the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.
- Blood in the urine and/or stool.
Can vitamin K lower BP?
Heart health Vitamin K may help keep blood pressure lower by preventing mineralization, where minerals build up in the arteries. This enables the heart to pump blood freely through the body. Mineralization naturally occurs with age, and it is a major risk factor for heart disease.