Vitamin K

Description

Vitamin K is an essential nutrient that helps your blood clot properly and prev

ents excessive bleeding. It supports the body in making proteins needed for clotting and also plays a role in keeping your bones healthy. Doctors may recommend Vitamin K when there is a risk of bleeding due to low vitamin levels, certain health conditions, or the use of blood-thinning medicines. It is especially important to prevent bleeding complications in newborns. Always use Vitamin K exactly as advised by your doctor to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Uses

Contraindications

Side effects

Precautions and Warnings

Mode of Action

FAQs

References

Uses

Vitamin K is used to prevent and treat bleeding problems in newborns and infants caused by low vitamin K levels, which are essential for normal blood clotting. In special situations, and only on a spe...
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Contraindications

When should one not use Vitamin K

If you are allergic to Vitamin K.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Flushing or warmth
Dizziness or light-headedness
Changes in taste

Precautions and Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You notice that the solution appears cloudy or separated, which may indicate improper storage and should not be used.
You have a premature baby weighing less than 2.5 kg, because parenteral vitamin K may increase the risk of kernicterus.
Your baby has cholestatic liver disease, since oral absorption may be poor and an IM or IV route may be required.
Vitamin K is being used as an antidote for coumarin-type anticoagulants, because IV administration is necessary to avoid the risk of bleeding from IM injections.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Vitamin K works by helping the liver produce essential clotting factors that the body needs to stop bleeding. Without sufficient vitamin K, these clotting factors cannot function properly, increasing ...

Content Details

WRITTEN BY

Ravindra Ghongade

B. Pharm

REVIEWED BY

Dr. Nikita Toshi

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is Vitamin K used for?

A: Vitamin K helps prevent and treat bleeding problems caused by low vitamin K levels, especially in newborns and infants. It also works as an antidote for certain blood-thinning medicines (coumarin-type).

Q: How does Vitamin K work in the body?

Vitamin K helps your body make clotting factors, which are proteins that stop bleeding and help wounds heal properly.

Q: What are the common side effects of Vitamin K?

Most people do not experience serious side effects, but some may have pain or irritation at the injection site, allergic reactions, flushing, or changes in liver enzymes.

References

Last Updated on: 10 Dec 2025 | 04:24 AM (IST)

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