Kanakion is an injectable drug that has as its active ingredient Fitomenadione (vitamin k1).
This medication is used to prevent and treat various forms of bleeding, and its effect is observed within 3 to 5 hours after its use.
Kanakion Indications
Haemorrhage in newborn (prevention and treatment); overdosage of anticoagulants.
Kanakion Side Effects
Decreased liver function; anaphylactic shock.
Contraindications of Kanakion
Pregnant or lactating women.
How to use Kanakion
Injectable use
Adults
- Administer 10 to 20 mg intravenously (for at least 30 seconds); evaluate the prothrombin level 3 hours later and, if necessary, the dose may be repeated. Do not exceed 50 mg phytomenadione intravenously within 24 hours.
Seniors
- Use the same procedure of adult use, but with the lowest recommended dose (10 mg).
Children under 1 year old
- Administer Kanakion mm pediatric (2mg / 0.2ml).
