Side Effects
If this medication is given into a vein, it should be injected very slowly (no more than 1 milligram per minute) to reduce the risk of serious side effects. (See also Warning section.). If you are giving this medication to yourself at home, learn all preparation and usage instructions from your health care professional.
The solution is normally clear and yellow in color. Before using, check this product visually for particles or discoloration. Therefore, be sure to take your vitamin K and warfarin exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.
You may need another dose of vitamin.
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Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Less common
Decreased appetite decreased movement or activity difficulty in breathing enlarged liver general body swelling irritability muscle stiffness paleness yellow eyes or skin
Rare
Difficulty in swallowing fast or irregular breathing lightheadedness or fainting shortness of breath skin rash, hives and/or itching swelling of eyelids, face, or lips tightness in chest troubled breathing and/or wheezing
Rare
Blue color or flushing or redness of skin dizziness fast and/or weak heartbeat increased sweating low blood pressure (temporary)
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Flushing of face redness, pain, or swelling at place of injection skin lesions at place of injection (rare) unusual taste
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients.
You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-.
Side Effects
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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Flushing of face redness, pain, or swelling at place of injection skin lesions at place of injection (rare) unusual taste
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking phytonadione:
Incidence not known
Bluish color of the fingernails, lips, skin, palms, or nail beds
blurred vision
chest tightness
confusion
cough
difficulty swallowing
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
fast heartbeat
hives, itching, skin rash
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
rapid and weak pulse
sweating
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
yellow eyes or skin
Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention
Some side effects of phytonadione may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.
Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
Change in taste
feeling of warmth
redness of the face, neck, arms and occasionally, upper chest.