Injek 1mg Injection

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Neon Laboratories Ltd
Active Ingredient	Phytomenadione (1mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Vitamin K1[Phytomenadione]
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	BLOOD RELATED
Action Class	Vitamins
User Rating	4.6
User Reviews	749

FAQ

How does Injek 1mg work?

Injek 1mg 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).

Is Injek 1mg safe?

Injek 1mg is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

What is Injek 1mg used for?

Injek 1mg 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. Injek 1mg also helps to improve conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin K in the body.

Is Injek 1mg effective?

Injek 1mg 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 Injek 1mg too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How is Injek 1mg administered?

Injek 1mg 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 Injek 1mg.

Injek 1mg Injection Reviews

Injek 1mg is a medicine used to treat vitamin K deficiency in the body. It helps in improving conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin K in the body. Vitamin K is an important nutrient that is necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism.

Injek 1mg 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.

Injek 1mg 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.

How Injek 1mg Injection Works

Injek 1mg 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.

How to Use Injek 1mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Injek 1mg Injection

In Vitamin K deficiency: Injek 1mg is a supplement of vitamin K. It is used to treat conditions caused by low levels of vitamin K in the body. Vitamin K is an important nutrient which is necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism. It helps to treat and prevent unusual bleeding by increasing the production of blood clotting factors in the body.

Uses of Injek 1mg Injection

Vitamin K deficiency

Injek 1mg Injection Side Effects

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Injek 1mg. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Injek 1mg 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.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Injek 1mg is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Injek 1mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Injek 1mg 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.

Kidney ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Injek 1mg is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Injek 1mg may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^SAFE

Injek 1mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you are taking anti-coagulants (blood thinners) like warfarin, anisindione, heparin, warfarin before taking Injek 1mg.
It is advisable to let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders, liver disease, kidney disease, or gallbladder disease.
You may also include vitamin K-rich foods in your diet like spinach green beans, broccoli, cabbage, chicken, cheese, etc.
Injek 1mg 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 Injek 1mg.

References

Phytomenadione. Greifswald, Germany: Cheplapharm Arzneimittel GmbH; 2008 [revised 21 Feb. 2019] (online) Available from:
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. Phytonadione. In: A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1118-1120.
Phytonadione. Val De Reuil, France: Valdepharm; 1960 [revised Mar. 2018].
Drugs.com. Phytonadione (oral/injection).
ScienceDirect. Phytomenadione.