Vitamin K administration to infants soon after birth is an effective, safe, and sustainable approach to preventing VKDB and is possible to upscale it. The risk of a baby developing VKDB can be reduced to 1/1 million by the administration of Vitamin K after birth. Overview: Vitamin K is usually given as an injection by a health care provider to reduce bleeding risk and treat certain blood clotting problems. The most common side effects of vitamin K ... Consumer information about the prescription drug vitamin K -1, phytonadione (Mephyton) used to treat hypoprothrombinemia and bleeding caused by warfarin (Coumadin). Side effects, warnings and precautions, dosing, storage, and pregnancy and breastfeeding are provided. Description Vitamin - K Injection is a fat-soluble vitamin precursor which is used for the prevention and control of bleeding associated with a low blood level of prothrombin or factor VII. It is also used for the treatment of patients with Vitamin K deficiency (too little vitamin K in the body).
