Vitamin K
Trade names: Aqua-Mephyton, Vitamin K
Class: Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin
Pregnancy: (Category C)
Action: necessary for the production of blood clotting factors
Uses:
Vitamin K is a
fat soluble vitamin which plays an important role in blood clotting. This
medication is used to prevent and treat hypoprothrombinemia (low blood clot
factor levels) caused by vitamin K deficiency.
Dose:
warfarin overdose " if INR > 8 "
and major bleeding 10 mg by slow intravenous
injection
Maintenance in TPN 10 mg slow
intravenous injection twice weekly In
liver failure 10 mg /daily for 3 days.
Contraindications:
Hemolytic Anemia from Pyruvate Kinase and
G6PD Deficiencies Side effects: an allergic reaction (difficulty
breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or
hives); dizziness; fast or irregular heartbeats; or increased sweating.
Nursing
considerations:
§ Monitor for allergy or side effects
§ High intake of vitamin K is not recommended for individuals
taking anticoagulant medications such as Warfarin (coumadin).
Instruct
the pt about the normal nutritional
resources: cow milk, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, kale,
spinach and soybeans.
