PHYTONADIONE
(fye toe na Paint own) Brand: Mephyton, Vitamin K
What is the most significant information I must know about phytonadione?
• Phytonadione is used to treat vitamin K deficiency and to treat determined bleeding or blood clotting problems.
• Never take phytonadione in larger amounts, or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
What is phytonadione?
• Phytonadione is a man-made form of vitamin K, which occurs naturally in the body.
• Phytonadione is used to treat vitamin K deficiency and to treat determined bleeding or blood clotting problems.
• Phytonadione may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking phytonadione?
• You must not use phytonadione if you are allergic to it.
• To create certain you can safely take phytonadione, speak your doctor if you have liver disease.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether phytonadione will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
• It is not known whether phytonadione passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Speak your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How must I take phytonadione?
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your doze to create certain you get the excellent results. Never take this medication in larger amounts, or for longer than prescribed.
• While using phytonadione, you may need frequent blood trials at your doctor's office.
• Use phytonadione regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled till you run out of medication completely.
• If you need surgery or dental work, speak the surgeon or dentist onward of time that you are using phytonadione.
• Store in the original container at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and easy. Hold the container tightly closed when not in use.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What must I avoid while taking phytonadione?
• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
What are the possible side effects of phytonadione?
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have:
· feeling like you might pass out;
· blue colored lips; or
· trouble breathing.
• General side effects may include:
· flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
· changes in your sense of taste;
· sweating; or
· dizziness.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect phytonadione?
• Speak your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment with phytonadione, especially:
· an antibiotic;
· a blood thinner such as anisindione, heparin, warfarin, Coumadin; or
· salicylates such as aspirin, Backache Relief Extra Power, Novasal, Nuprin Backache Caplet, Doan's Pills Extra Power, Pepto-Bismol, Tricosal, and others.
• This list is not complete. Another drugs may interact with phytonadione, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medicine manual.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about phytonadione.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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