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Also known as AquaMephyton, Konakion, or Konakion MM.
 
 
 
==General information==
 
==General information==
Class/mechanism: Vitamin K, which is needed for the production of several vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, such as factor II (prothrombin), factor VII (proconvertin), factor IX (plasma thromboplastin component), factor X (Stuart factor), protein C, and protein S.<ref name="insert">[http://www.mephyton.com/pdfs/mephyton_pi.pdf Phytonadione (Vitamin K) package insert]</ref><ref>[http://hemonc.org/docs/packageinsert/phytonadione.pdf Phytonadione (Vitamin K) package insert (locally hosted backup)]</ref><ref>[http://www.mephyton.com/ Mephyton manufacturer's website]</ref>
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Class/mechanism: Vitamin K, which is needed for the production of several vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, such as factor II (prothrombin), factor VII (proconvertin), factor IX (plasma thromboplastin component), factor X (Stuart factor), protein C, and protein S.<ref name="insert">[http://www.mephyton.com/pdfs/mephyton_pi.pdf Phytonadione (Vitamin K) package insert]</ref><ref>[https://hemonc.org/docs/packageinsert/phytonadione.pdf Phytonadione (Vitamin K) package insert (locally hosted backup)]</ref><ref>[http://www.mephyton.com/ Mephyton manufacturer's website]</ref>
 
<br>Route: IV, SC, PO
 
<br>Route: IV, SC, PO
 
<br>Extravasation: no information
 
<br>Extravasation: no information
  
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For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, or the prescribing information.<ref name="insert"></ref>
  
 
==Patient drug information==
 
==Patient drug information==
 
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/vitamin-k1-phytonadione-patient-drug-information Phytonadione (Vitamin K) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/vitamin-k1-phytonadione-patient-drug-information Phytonadione (Vitamin K) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
 
*[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/vitamin-k1-phytonadione-patient-drug-information Phytonadione (Vitamin K) patient drug information (UpToDate)]<ref>[http://www.uptodate.com/contents/vitamin-k1-phytonadione-patient-drug-information Phytonadione (Vitamin K) patient drug information (UpToDate)]</ref>
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==Also known as==
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*'''Generic name:''' vitamin K
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*'''Brand names:''' AquaMephyton, Konakion
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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Latest revision as of 00:06, 6 July 2024

General information

Class/mechanism: Vitamin K, which is needed for the production of several vitamin K-dependent clotting factors, such as factor II (prothrombin), factor VII (proconvertin), factor IX (plasma thromboplastin component), factor X (Stuart factor), protein C, and protein S.[1][2][3]
Route: IV, SC, PO
Extravasation: no information

For conciseness and simplicity, HemOnc.org currently will focus on treatment regimens and not list information such as: renal/hepatic dose adjustments, metabolism (including CYP450), excretion, monitoring parameters (although this will be considered for checklists), or manufacturer. Instead, for the most current information, please refer to your preferred pharmacopeias such as Micromedex, Lexicomp, or the prescribing information.[1]

Patient drug information

Also known as

  • Generic name: vitamin K
  • Brand names: AquaMephyton, Konakion

References