Cycomin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

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Phytomenadione

Indications/Uses

Hemorrhage or threatened hemorrhage associated w/ a low blood level of prothrombin or factor VII. Antidote to anticoagulant drugs of coumarin type. Neonatal hemorrhage & prevention of vit K deficiency states in newborn infants.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Potentially fatal & severe hemorrhage 10-20 mg by slow IV inj. Repeat dose if response is inadequate. Max: 40 mg daily given intravenously in 24 hr. Less severe hemorrhage 10-20 mg by IM inj, repeat dose if response is inadequate. Other indications 10-20 mg as required. Childn 5-10 mg. Newborn infant Prophylaxis: 1 mg IM inj; therapeutic: 1 mg IM inj at 8 hrly intervals if necessary.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Benzyl alcohol in newborn infants especially in immature neonates.

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Special Precautions

Severe anaphylactoid reactions associated w/ histamine release. Administer slowly & not <40 mg should be given during 24-hr period. Avoid large doses. Not an antidote to heparin. Pregnancy.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

IV inj: Flushing of the face, sweating, chest constriction, cyanosis & peripheral vascular collapse. IM inj: Local cutaneous & SC changes.

Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Haemostatics

ATC Classification

B02BA01 - phytomenadione ; Belongs to the class of vitamin K. Used in the treatment of hemorrhage.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Cycomin soln for inj 10 mg/mL

Packing/Price

1 mL x 10 × 1's

Cycomin

phytomenadione

Manufacturer:

Rotexmedica GmbH

Distributor:

Duopharma Trade (Phils)