Dinakion 10 mg/ml (Injection)

10 mg ampoule: ৳ 50.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 250.00)

Medicine Details

Indications

  • Prophylaxis and treatment of haemorrhagic disease in the newborn
  • Haemorrhage or risk of haemorrhage due to severe hypoprothrombinemia
  • Prevention and treatment of bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency

Pharmacology

  • Procoagulant factor
  • Involved in post translational carboxylation of clotting factors
  • Promotes synthesis of coagulation factors by the liver

Dosage & Administration

  • Prophylaxis: 2 mg orally at or just after birth for Neonates
  • Children over 1 year of age: 5-10 mg orally
  • Therapy: Initially 1 mg by intravenous injection
  • Neonates with special risk factors: 1 mg intramuscularly or intravenously at birth

Interaction

Antagonises the effect of coumarin-type anticoagulants

Contraindications

Known hypersensitivity to any of its constituents

Side Effects

  • Possible occurrence of anaphylactoid reactions
  • Venous irritation or phlebitis after parenteral use

Precautions & Warnings

Careful monitoring of coagulation parameters for patients with severely impaired liver function

Therapeutic Class

Vitamin-K Preparations

Storage Conditions

Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, Keep out of the reach of children

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