Injek 0.5 ml Injection

Composition of Injek 0.5 ml Injection

Injek 0.5 ml Injection contains Phytomenadione (1mg). It belongs to the Prescription-only medicine class of medicines.

Uses of Injek 0.5 ml Injection

Vitamin K deficiency

Key benefits

• In Vitamin K deficiency Injek Injection is a supplement of vitamin K. It is used to treat conditions caused by low levels of vitamin K in the body. Vitamin K is an important nutrient which is necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism. It helps to treat and prevent unusual bleeding by increasing the production of blood clotting factors in the body.

How Injek 0.5 ml Injection works

Injek Injection is a synthetic form of vitamin K. It restores the activity of vitamin K and speeds up the normal blood clotting process to prevent or treat bleeding caused due to too high a dose of warfarin.

How to take Injek 0.5 ml Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Injek Injection, please consult your doctor.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may be harmful — seek medical advice immediately. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Injek 0.5 ml Injection

Most side effects of Injek are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Injek 0.5 ml Injection

Warnings and precautions

This is a prescription-only medicine. Take it exactly as your doctor has directed, for the period directed. Do not share it with anyone else, even if their symptoms seem the same. Tell your doctor about every other medicine, supplement and herbal product you take. Report any unexpected or severe symptom to your doctor rather than stopping on your own.

Do not take Injek if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Your doctor will confirm this medicine is suitable for you.

Interactions with other medicines

Give your doctor and pharmacist a full list of everything you take.

How to store Injek 0.5 ml Injection

Store as printed on the carton — some injections need refrigeration and must not be frozen. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Injek 0.5 ml Injection

Injek Injection is given to improve the level of vitamin K that is necessary for blood clotting. If you plan to undergo any surgery or dental procedure, inform your doctor that you are taking Injek Injection. Inform your doctor if you are taking anti-coagulants (blood thinners) like warfarin, anisindione, heparin, warfarin before taking Injek Injection. It is advisable to let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders, liver disease, kidney disease, or gallbladder disease. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. You may also include vitamin K-rich foods in your diet like spinach green beans, broccoli, cabbage, chicken, cheese, etc.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

S.S.ENTERPRISES

Therapeutic class:

BLOOD RELATED

Drug class:

Prescription-only medicine

Chemical class:

Vitamin k compounds