Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Vitamin K Injection
Vitamin K Injection
| Generic name | phytonadione (phytomenadione, vitamin K1) |
|---|---|
| Drug class | fat-soluble vitamin |
| Forms | Tablet, Injection |
Vitamin K Injection is a fat-soluble vitamin medicine given as a shot by a health care provider. It is used to help the body form proper blood clots and to treat or prevent bleeding problems caused by low vitamin K levels.
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