Manufacturer: Samarth Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Phytomenadione(1mg)
Vial of 1 Injection
(Inclusive of all taxes)
Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml is given under the supervision of a doctor to a nurse 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 vitamin supplements.
Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause pain, redness, or swelling at the site of injection in some people. Let your doctor know if they persist or get worse.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is important to ask the advice of the doctor before taking any other vitamin supplements.
Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml is a synthetic form of vitamin K. It restores the activity of vitamin K and speeds up the normal blood clotting process to prevent or treat bleeding caused due to too high a dose of warfarin.
Phytonadione is readily absorbed following intramuscular administration. Distribution: After absorption, phytonadione is initially concentrated in the liver, but the concentration declines rapidly. Very little vitamin K accumulates in tissues.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Kenadion
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Phytonadione is contraindicated in phytonadione hypersensitivity, hereditary hypoprothrombinemia, heparin over-anticoagulation.
Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml 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.
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml. Please consult your doctor.
Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml 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.
Phytomenadione (vitamin K1), a naturally occurring compound, promotes hepatic synthesis of clotting factors (II, VII, IX, X) and of coagulation inhibitors (protein C and S). It is used to prevent and treat haemorrhages related to vitamin K deficiency.
Drug-Drug Interactions: PHYTOMENADIONE may interact with anticoagulants (warfarin, dicumarol, anisindione), bile acid sequestrants (cholestyramine, colesevelam, colestipol), lipase inhibitor (orlistat), phosphate binder (sevelamer), pain relievers (aspirin), antibiotics (cefaclor, cefuroxime, cefadroxil, ceftriaxone).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver disease, cholestatic disease (problem with the flow of bile in the body), kidney diseases, heart diseases, or blood disorders.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
WARFARIN
DICUMAROL
ANISINDIONE
CHOLESTYRAMINE
COLESEVELAM
COLESTIPOL
ORLISTAT
SEVELAMER
ASPIRIN
CEFACLOR
CEFUROXIME
CEFADROXIL
CEFTRIAXONE
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 25°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml is given to improve the level of vitamin K that is necessary for blood clotting.
If you plan to undergo any surgery or dental procedure, inform your doctor that you are taking Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml.
Inform your doctor if you are taking anti-coagulants (blood thinners) like warfarin, anisindione, heparin, warfarin before taking Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml.
It is advisable to let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders, liver disease, kidney disease, or gallbladder disease.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
You may also include vitamin K-rich foods in your diet like spinach green beans, broccoli, cabbage, chicken, cheese, etc.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. What is Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml used for?
Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml is used to treat bleeding (hemorrhage or threatened hemorrhage) associated with a low blood level of prothrombin or factor VII. Along with that, it is used to treat vitamin K deficiency in the body. Vitamin K is an important nutrient which is necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism. Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml also helps to improve conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin K in the body.
Q. How does Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml work?
Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml works by promoting the formation of clotting factors (factors that are required for normal clotting of blood). This prevents bleeding after the use of blood thinning medications (anticoagulants).
Q. Is Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml effective?
Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml 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 1mg Injection 0.5 ml too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How is Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml administered?
Kenadion 1mg Injection 0.5 ml 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 1mg Injection 0.5 ml.
