Vitamin K (10mg)

DESCRIPTION

Kenadion 10mg Injection is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of vitamin K deficiency. It is an important nutrient that helps the blood to clot and prevent excessive bleeding in addition to other health benefits. Kenadion 10mg Injection is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. You should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking calcium and vitamin supplements. Learn about the foods you should eat to make sure you get enough calcium and vitamin D in your diet. This medicine may cause few common side effects such as taste change, bluish discoloration of the skin, breathlessness, flushing, increased bilirubin in the blood, decreased blood pressure, and itching. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, let your doctor know. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, kidney, or liver disease. Some other medicines can decrease the absorption of vitamin K or interact with it, so let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is important to ask the advice of your doctor before taking any vitamin supplements.

INTRODUCTION

In Nutritional deficiencies Kenadion 10mg Injection is a supplement of vitamin K. It is used to treat and prevent low vitamin K levels in the body. Vitamin K is an important nutrient that helps the blood to clot and prevent excessive bleeding. Take it in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor.

USE OF

Nutritional deficiencies

BENEFITS

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Phytomenadione Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::BLOOD RELATED|Action Class::Vitamins

HOW TO USE

Kenadion 10mg Injection provides essential nutrients.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CAUTION – Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Kenadion 10mg Injection. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Kenadion 10mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. – Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kenadion 10mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. – Driving : SAFE – Kenadion 10mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of Kenadion 10mg Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – There is limited information available on the use of Kenadion 10mg Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

IF MISS

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin) | Breathlessness | Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) | Increased bilirubin in the blood | Decreased blood pressure | Itching | Skin erosion | Skin eruptions

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CAUTION

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LIVER INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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FAQ

Q. What is Kenadion 10mg Injection? What is it used for?::: Kenadion 10mg Injection is a medicine used in the treatment of vitamin K deficiency. Vitamin K is an important nutrient that helps the blood to clot and prevent excessive bleeding in addition to other health benefits. The medicine provides an adequate level of vitamin K in the body to avoid any ailment related to its deficiency.| Q. What is the importance of vitamin K in our body?::: Vitamin K is important for maintaining healthy bones and healing of wounds. It helps in producing 4 out of 13 proteins essential for blood clotting. Vitamin K works along with Vitamin D to ensure that bones develop properly by enhancing the absorption of calcium and hence increasing bone mineral density. People who have adequate amounts of vitamin K are therefore less prone for hip fractures.| Q. What are the sources of vitamin K?::: Vitamin K can be found in green leafy vegetables (such as spinach and cabbage), soyabean, milk, cheese, eggs, chicken, lamb, salmon, etc. Owing to the numerous benefits, it is advisable to include one or multiple food items rich in vitamin K in our everyday diet to prevent its deficiency.| Q. Is Kenadion 10mg Injection effective?::: Kenadion 10mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Kenadion 10mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.| Q. How is Kenadion 10mg Injection administered?::: Kenadion 10mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Kenadion 10mg Injection.| Q. Is Kenadion 10mg Injection safe?::: Kenadion 10mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.| Q. What are the signs and symptoms of vitamin K deficiency?::: The most common signs and symptoms of vitamin K deficiency may include easy bruising, excessive and abnormal bleeding, hemorrhage, etc. The main reason for these symptoms is the deficiency of an important vitamin which is essential for blood clotting. This deficiency can also lead to abnormal and uncontrollable bleeding that can even endanger life.

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