Injek Injection
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Product introduction
Injek 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 Injection is used as health supplement
Injek Injection is used as health supplement
Uses of Injek Injection
- Vitamin K deficiency
Benefits of Injek Injection
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.
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 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 Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Injek 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 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 Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Injek Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Injek Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Injek Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Injek Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Vitamin K1[Phytomenadione]
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Vitamins
FAQs
What is Injek Injection used for?
Injek 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 Injection also helps to improve conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin K in the body.
How does Injek Injection work?
Injek 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).
Is Injek Injection effective?
Injek 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 Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
How is Injek Injection administered?
Injek 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 Injection.
Is Injek Injection safe?
Injek 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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Marketer details
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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₹25.4
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0.5 ml in 1 vial
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