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Injek 1mg Injection

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Product introduction

Injek 1mg Injection is a medicine used to treat vitamin K deficiency in the body. It helps in improving conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin K in the body. Vitamin K is an important nutrient that is necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism.

Injek 1mg Injection is given under the supervision of a doctor to a nurse and should not be self-administered. You should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking vitamin supplements.

Injek 1mg Injection is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause pain, redness, or swelling at the site of injection in some people. Let your doctor know if they persist or get worse.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is important to ask the advice of the doctor before taking any other vitamin supplements.

Uses of Injek Injection

  • Vitamin K deficiency

Benefits of Injek Injection

In Vitamin K deficiency

Injek 1mg 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.

Side effects of Injek Injection

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

Common side effects of Injek

  • Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Injek Injection

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

How Injek Injection works

Injek 1mg 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Injek 1mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Injek 1mg Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Injek 1mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Injek 1mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Injek 1mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Injek 1mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Injek 1mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Injek 1mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

  • Injek 1mg 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 1mg Injection.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking anti-coagulants (blood thinners) like warfarin, anisindione, heparin, warfarin before taking Injek 1mg 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Vitamin K1[Phytomenadione]
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Vitamins

Interaction with drugs

Taking Injek with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Brand(s): Orli-Misia, Redufat, Orlistat
Serious

Patient concerns

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I have vitamin k deficiency which causes blood loss from my nose and it goes in much quantities . Physician suggest vitamin k injection and hematologist is saying go for peramin .625. What is the best option for me
Dr. Pushkar Mani
Physician
do what hematologist has said
In vitamin report. Vitamin d deficiency
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Dear Mam Thank you for sharing your reports with me. It shows the following important things: 1. Your Folic acid, calcium and vitamin D is on the lower side. For folic acid, you can start with tablet Folvite once a day for at least 3 months and have a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fruits. For vitamin D, you can take calcirol sachet in milk once a week for at least 6 weeks.
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FAQs

Q. What is Injek 1mg Injection used for?

Injek 1mg Injection is used to treat bleeding (hemorrhage or threatened hemorrhage) associated with a low blood level of prothrombin or factor VII. Along with that, it is used to treat vitamin K deficiency in the body. Vitamin K is an important nutrient which is necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism. Injek 1mg Injection also helps to improve conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin K in the body.

Q. How does Injek 1mg Injection work?

Injek 1mg Injection works by promoting the formation of clotting factors (factors that are required for normal clotting of blood). This prevents bleeding after the use of blood thinning medications (anticoagulants).

Q. Is Injek 1mg Injection effective?

Injek 1mg Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Injek 1mg Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

Q. How is Injek 1mg Injection administered?

Injek 1mg Injection should be administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Injek 1mg Injection.

Q. Is Injek 1mg Injection safe?

Injek 1mg Injection is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

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References

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Name: Neon Laboratories Ltd
Address: 140, Damji Samji Industrial Complex, Mahakali Caves Rd., Andheri(East), Mumbai-93.
Country of origin: India

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