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Kenadion is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Vitamin K Deficiency. The alternative uses of Kenadion have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Kenadion depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Kenadion can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Kenadion are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Kenadion's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Kenadion has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Kenadion related warnings section.
The section on Kenadion contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Kenadion have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Kenadion is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Kenadion is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Kenadion safe for pregnant women?
Kenadion may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Kenadion, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Kenadion safe during breastfeeding?
Kenadion is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Kenadion on the Kidneys?
Using Kenadion does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Kenadion on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Kenadion on the liver.
What is the effect of Kenadion on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Kenadion for the heart.
Kenadion should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kenadion unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kenadion habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Kenadion is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Kenadion as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Kenadion is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Kenadion in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Kenadion
You can take Kenadion with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kenadion
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Kenadion with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aquamephyton (phytonadione)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 614-616
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1027-1029