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Menadione Sodium Bisulfite
INFORMATION ABOUT MENADIONE SODIUM BISULFITE
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Uses
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies.
How Menadione Sodium Bisulfite works
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite acts as a vitamin K analogue. Vitamin K is an essential fat soluble vitamin that is important in maintaining normal coagulation, serving as a cofactor in the synthesis of several clotting factors, such as Factor II, VII, IX, X in the liver, and anticoagulant proteins.
Common side effects of Menadione Sodium Bisulfite
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
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CONTENT DETAILS
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Written By
Dr. Sakshi Jain
MS, BDS
Reviewed By
Dr. Lalit Kanodia
MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated
04 Dec 2020 | 09:26 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Menadione Sodium Bisulfite
- Tell your doctor if you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners).
- You will be regularly monitored for prothrombin time (a test of blood clotting time used to measure substances that help the blood to clot) while taking menadione.
- Tell your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
- Do not take if suffering from Vitamin E deficiency, liver disorder, G6PD deficiency, neonates and premature infants.
- Do not take if Pregnant .
Frequently asked questions for Menadione Sodium Bisulfite
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite is the synthetic form of Vitamin K that provides essential nutrients. It is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies. It also helps in improving the conditions which are caused due to deficiency of Vitamin K in the body.
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite 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 Menadione Sodium Bisulfite too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite 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 Menadione Sodium Bisulfite.
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite 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.