PHYTOMENADIONE

Brand Name & Strength

Kisan 10 mg, Konakion 10 mg

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

IV infusion

Dilute 0 – 20 mg in 50 ml diluent Dilute 21 – 50 mg in 100 ml diluent

Diluent

NS, D5, D5NS

Administration & Infusion rate

Oral IM Administer undiluted Slow IV Administer not exceeding 1 mg/min

IV infusion

Administer 0 – 20 mg over 30 min Administer 21 – 50 mg over 60 min

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2-8 oC)

After Reconstitution

Use immediately -

After dilution

Use immediately -

Remarks

IV injection must be reserved for potentially fatal haemorrhage and situations where other routes not feasible Should be avoided in children under two years of age Not to be used in neonates