What is Konakion used for?

What is Konakion used for?

KONAKION MM is used to treat excessive bleeding problems. KONAKION MM belongs to a group of medicines called Vitamin K. Vitamin K substances are used to treat excessive bleeding problems and work by reversing some of the causes of excessive bleeding.

How do you give a Konakion IV?

Instructions for infusion in adults This medicine is for intravenous injection and should be diluted with 55 ml of 5% glucose before slowly infusing the product. The solution should be freshly prepared and protected from light.

What is Phytonadione injection used for?

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. It works by providing vitamin K that is needed for blood to clot normally in the body.

What is the brand name for Phytonadione?

Mephyton (phytonadione) is a man-made form of vitamin K used to treat vitamin K deficiency and to treat certain bleeding or blood clotting problems.

Why do they give vitamin K to newborns?

Low levels of vitamin K can lead to dangerous bleeding in newborns and infants. The vitamin K given at birth provides protection against bleeding that could occur because of low levels of this essential vitamin. Below are some commonly asked questions and their answers.

What is Konakion Paediatric?

KONAKION MM Paediatric is used to treat blood clotting problems. KONAKION MM Paediatric belongs to a group of medicines called Vitamin K. Vitamin K is used to prevent and treat Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding (VKDB).

Can you give Konakion orally?

Konakion MM Paediatric can be given to your child by injection into a vein or muscle or by mouth (orally).

Is phytonadione vitamin K1 or K2?

The two types of vitamin K that are most commonly found in our diets are vitamin K1 (also called phylloquinone or phytonadione) and vitamin K2 (also called menaquinones).

Where do you give phytonadione to a newborn?

Phytonadione injectable emulsion 1 mg should be given either subcutaneously or intramuscularly. Higher doses may be necessary if the mother has been receiving oral anticoagulants.

Is Phytonadione vitamin K1 or K2?

Is Phytonadione over the counter?

Vitamin K supplements are available in various forms over-the-counter. Phytonadione (Mephyton) is a higher strength than most supplements found over-the-counter and is commonly prescribed in medical practice to treat specific blood clotting problems.