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PHYTONADIONE

PHYTONADIONE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: PHYTONADIONE; Generic name: PHYTONADIONE; Drug class: Vitamin K [EPC].

Brand namePHYTONADIONE
Generic namePHYTONADIONE
Drug classVitamin K [EPC]
ManufacturerHenry Schein, Inc.
Used for1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE 1.1 Treatment of Hypoprothrombinemia Due to Vitamin K Deficiency or Interference Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion, USP is indicated for the treatment of the following coagulation disorders which are due to faulty formation of factors II, VII, IX and X when caused by vitamin K deficiency or interference with vitamin K activity; anticoagulant-induced hypoprothrombinemia caused by coumarin or indanedione derivatives; hypoprothrombinemia due to antibacterial therapy; hypoprothrombinemia secondary to factors limiting absorption or synthesis of vitamin K, e.g., obstructive jaundice, biliary fistula, sprue, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, intestinal resection, cystic fib
Dosage2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION 2.1 Dosing Considerations Whenever possible, administer Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion, USP by the subcutaneous route [see Boxed Warning ] . When intravenous administration is unavoidable, inject the drug very slowly, not exceeding 1 mg per minute [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] . Monitor international normalized ratio (INR) regularly and as clinical conditions indicate. Use the lowest dose of Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion, USP. The coagulant effects of Phyt
WarningsBOXED WARNING WARNING – HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS WITH INTRAVENOUS AND INTRAMUSCULAR USE Fatal hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, have occurred during and immediately after intravenous and intramuscular injection of Phytonadione Injectable Emulsion. Reactions have occurred despite dilution to avoid rapid intravenous infusion and upon first dose. Avoid the intravenous and intramuscular routes of administration unless the subcutaneous route is not feasible and the serious risk is
Active ingredient(s)PHYTONADIONE
RoutePARENTERAL
Official labelhttps://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0d971993-466c-46dd-bdd6-2e300173621e

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