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Vitamin K
Vitamin K
Generic Brand General Mechanism of Route of Dosage Indications Contraindiction Adverse Reaction/s Nursing
Name Name Classification Action Responsibilty
Vitamin K Mephyton fat-soluble a new carbanion 1mg given through IM at Vitamin K neonates, Difficulty in administer the
vitamin model that >33 weeks shortly after deficiency patients with swallowing. newborn
mimics the birth through vastus prophylaxis. hereditary fast or vitamin K
proton laterals. Hemorrhagic hypoprothrombi irregular injection
abstraction For deficiency of disease of nemia, renal breathing.
from the Vitamin K in infants and newborn. impairment, lightheadedn
gamma position children: 2.5 to 5mg Malabsorptio cases of over ess or
of protein- orally every 24 hours n syndrome. anticoagulation fainting.
bound alternatively 1-2mg IV, Cystic due to heparins, skin rash,
glutamate IM or subcutaneously fibrosis. and hives and/or
may be administered Biliary hypersensitivity itching.
atresia. to vitamin K. swelling of
Hepatic eyelids, face,
failure. or lips.
Antidote to tightness in
warfarin. chest.
troubled
breathing
and/or
wheezing.
Submitted by: Crystal Joyce R. Aguirang Clinical Instructor: Lourie T. Rionda, RN MN
Year & Section: BSN2-A Date Submitted: 10/10/22