Menadiol Sodium Diphosphate Injection - Vitamin K - Injection Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Menadiol Sodium Diphosphate Injection
• WARNING: The injectable form of this medication must be used only when the oral form cannot be used. On rare occasions, injectable vitamin K has caused severe allergic reactions, even during the first injection. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms of an allergic reaction such as rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
• COMMON BRAND NAMES: Aqua-Mephyton, Vitamin K

Possible Side Effects

• This medication is generally well tolerated.
• You may notice pain, swelling and tenderness at the injection site for a few days.
• Notify your doctor if you experience any of the following while taking this drug.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Menadiol Sodium Diphosphate Injection Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
• Do not store in the bathroom.

Menadiol Sodium Diphosphate Injection Miscellaneous Notes

• Vitamin K is commonly found in leafy green vegetables, meat, milk, egg yolks and tomatoes.
• Follow any dietary guidelines recommended.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is given by injection by a health care professional under the skin (SC, SQ), or if no alternative, into a large muscle (IM) or intravenously (IV), though very serious side effects may occur with the IV or IM route.
• Follow dosing instructions.
• Do not increase your dose, take this more often or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor.

Medicinal Applications

• Vitamin K is a fat soluble vitamin which plays an important role in blood clotting.
• This medication is used to prevent and treat hypoprothrombinemia (low blood clot factor levels) caused by vitamin K deficiency.

Read Before Using Menadiol Sodium Diphosphate Injection (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take, especially of.