DRUG STUDY

GENERIC NAME: vitamin K or Phytomenadione

Brand name: Konakion MM/Konakion MM Paed
Drug Classification: Cardiovascular/Vitamin K derivative

DOSAGE, ROUTE, SIDE EFFECTS and

FREQUENCY (prescribed and INDICATION MECHANISM OF ADVERSE REACTIONS
recommended) ACTION (by system)
Vitamin K compounds are • Synthetic analog Hypotension, cyanosis,
Route: IM use in the treatment and of vit. K which is headache, dizziness,
prevent of hemorrhage
associated with Vitamin K
essential fo hepatic pruritic erythematous
Dosage: 0.5-5 mg deficiency synthesis of blood plaques at intramuscular
clothing factors II, VII, injection site, rash, urticaria
IX and X

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES
CONTRAINDICATION/S (at least 10)
 Pronounced allergic diathesis
infants <1 yr 1.Explain to the patient/family the indication for therapy and the
expected result

2.Stress the need for periodic lab tests to monitor coagulation

3.Instruct patient to report symptoms of bleeding: bruising,

nosebleeds, blood in urine, black tarry stools

4.Advise patient to avoid use of hard toothbrush, flossing, razors

and sharp object until treatment is terminated

5.Teach patient necessary foods high in vitamin K to be included

in diet

Patient’s Name / Room No