Generic name: phytonadione (oral/injection) [ fye-toe-na-DYE-own ]
Brand names: Aquamephyton, Konakion, Mephyton, Vitamin K1
Dosage forms: injectable solution (1 mg/0.5 mL; 10 mg/mL); oral tablet (100 mcg; 5 mg)
Drug classes:Anticoagulant reversal agents, Vitamins
What is phytonadione?
Phytonadione 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.
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.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use phytonadione if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had liver disease.
Phytonadione injection may contain an ingredient that can cause serious side effects or death in very young or premature babies. Do not give phytonadione to a child without medical advice.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks.
