Dinakion MM 2 mg/0.2 ml (Injection)

2 mg ampoule: ৳ 20.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 100.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Phytomenadione injection
Company Drug international ltd
Also available as
Dinakion 10 mg injection

Indications

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

Pharmacology

  • Procoagulant factor
  • Involved in the post translational carboxylation of clotting factors II (prothrombin), VII, IX and X
  • Promotes synthesis of coagulation factors by the liver

Dosage & Administration

  • 2 mg orally at or just after birth for neonates
  • 5-10 mg orally for children over 1 year of age
  • 1 mg by intravenous injection initially for therapy
  • Special dosage for neonates with risk factors
  • Administered orally following the dosing schedule for total protection of newborns

Interaction

  • Antagonises the effect of coumarin-type anticoagulants
  • Coadministration of anticonvulsants can impair the action of vitamin K-1

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any of its constituents

Side Effects

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

Precautions & Warnings

  • Careful monitoring of coagulation parameters is necessary for patients with severely impaired liver function after administration of Dinakion MM

Therapeutic Class

  • Vitamin-K Preparations

Storage Conditions

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

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