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Vitamin K

Uses
Vitamin K is used to treat and prevent low levels of certain substances (blood clotting factors) that your body naturally produces. These substances help your blood to thicken and stop bleeding normally (e.g., after an accidental cut or injury). Low levels of blood clotting factors increase the risk for unusual bleeding. Low levels may be caused by certain medications (e.g., warfarin) or medical conditions (e.g., obstructive jaundice). Vitamin K helps to treat and prevent unusual bleeding by increasing the body's production of blood clotting factors.
Notes

Do not share this medication with others.Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., prothrombin time, INR) should be performed to monitor your progress or check for side effects.
Consult your doctor for more details.Vitamin K is commonly found in leafy green vegetables such as spinach, collards, and broccoli.
Follow any dietary guidelines recommended by your health care professional.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Do not store in the bathroom.
Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

How To Use

Read and learn all preparation and usage instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
If your product needs to be mixed, follow all instructions for proper mixing with the correct IV fluids.
Consult your pharmacist for details.
Before using, check the product visually for particles or discoloration.
If either is present, do not use the liquid.This medication is given by injection under the skin or into a muscle or vein by a health care professional.
If this medication is given into a vein, it should be injected very slowly (no more than 1 milligram per minute) to reduce the risk of serious side effects.
(See also Warning section.)Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.If you are using a certain "blood thinner" drug (warfarin), vitamin K can decrease the effects of warfarin for up to 2 weeks.
Therefore, be sure to take your vitamin K and warfarin exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.If you develop easy bruising or bleeding, seek immediate medical attention.
You may need another dose of vitamin K.

Side Effects

Pain, swelling, or soreness at the injection site may occur.
Temporary flushing, taste changes, dizziness, rapid heartbeat, sweating, shortness of breath, or bluish lips/skin/nails may also infrequently occur.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.
Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.
However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Before taking vitamin K, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: blood disorders, kidney disease, liver disease.This product may contain aluminum, which can infrequently build up to dangerous levels in the body.
The risk may be increased if this product is used for an extended time, especially in people with kidney disease.
Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any symptoms of too much aluminum in the body such as muscle weakness, bone pain, or mental changes.A preservative (benzyl alcohol) that might be found in this product can infrequently cause serious (sometimes fatal) problems if given in large amounts (more than 100 milligrams per kilogram daily) to an infant during the first months of life.
The risk is greater with low-birth-weight infants.
Symptoms include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, very slow heartbeat.
If you notice any of these symptoms in your newborn, report them to the doctor immediately.
If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when treating newborns.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose

If you are using this product on a prescribed schedule and miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them.
Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor or pharmacist first.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: "blood thinners" (e.g., warfarin), aspirin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen).

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