What is the most important information I should know about phytonadione?
Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking phytonadione before having any type of
surgery.
What is phytonadione?
Phytonadione is a man-made form of vitamin K. Phytonadione is important in the production
of substances that cause the blood to clot.
Phytonadione is used to treat vitamin K deficiency and to treat certain bleeding or blood
clotting problems.
Phytonadione may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking phytonadione?
Phytonadione may affect other medical conditions or treatments. Talk to your doctor before
taking phytonadione if you have other health problems or conditions, or if you take other
medications.
Phytonadione is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known
whether phytonadione will be harmful to an unborn baby. Do no not take phytonadione without first
talking to your doctor if you are
pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether phytonadione passes into breast milk and if it will affect a
nursing baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are
breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take phytonadione?
Take phytonadione exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these
directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take each oral dose with a full
glass of
water.
Injectable forms of phytonadione are usually administered by a healthcare professional. If
you are injecting phytonadione at home, your doctor or nurse will give you detailed instructions
regarding preparation, administration, and storage of the medication.
Do not take more phytonadione than is prescribed.
It is important to take phytonadione regularly to get the most benefit.
Your doctor may want you to have blood tests or other medical evaluations during treatment
with phytonadione to monitor progress and side effects.
Store phytonadione at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Protect
phytonadione from light, as light decreases the effectiveness of the medication.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Contact your doctor if you miss a dose of this medication.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected.
Symptoms of a phytonadione overdose are not known.
What should I avoid while taking phytonadione?
Tell your doctor and dentist that you are taking phytonadione before having any type of
surgery.
What are the possible side effects of phytonadione?
Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately if you experience
any serious side effects from phytonadione such as:
Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to
use phytonadione and talk to your doctor if you experience
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your
doctor about any side effect that is unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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