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Phytonadione

Also known as: vitamin K1

Classification

Unknown

Regulatory Status

US prescription phytonadione tablet labeling exists for coagulation-factor deficiency due to vitamin K deficiency or interference. Dietary vitamin K2 status is not established by this record.

Overview

Phytonadione is a labeled vitamin K1 used when coagulation factors are reduced by vitamin K deficiency or interference. This record does not restate a dose.

Evidence and limitations

Human/preclinical evidence breakdown is not available in this record.

Pathways

coagulationvitamin K

vitamin K-dependent clotting factor synthesis

Benefits

A DailyMed phytonadione tablet label describes prescription vitamin K replacement.

Interactions & cautions

vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants

vitamin K antagonist anticoagulants — Phytonadione can reduce the effect of warfarin-class anticoagulants. The clinical consequence requires the current label and is not restated as a plan here. (review)

These are observational flags for review, not individualized instructions.

Sources

Educational reference only — not medical advice.

Phytonadione Research & Evidence | BioStack