Mephyton Side Effects
Generic Name: phytonadione
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 10, 2020.
Note: This document contains side effect information about phytonadione. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Mephyton.
For the Consumer
Applies to phytonadione: capsule, tablet
Other dosage forms:
Side effects requiring immediate medical attention
Along with its needed effects, phytonadione (the active ingredient contained in Mephyton) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur while taking phytonadione:
Less common
- With menadiol or high doses of phytonadione in newborns- Decreased appetite
- decreased movement or activity
- difficulty in breathing
- enlarged liver
- general body swelling
- irritability
- muscle stiffness
- paleness
- yellow eyes or skin
Rare
- With injection only- 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)
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:
Less common
- Flushing of face
- redness, pain, or swelling at place of injection
- skin lesions at place of injection (rare)
- unusual taste
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to phytonadione: compounding powder, injectable solution, oral tablet
Local
Rare (less than 0.1%): Injection site reactions (inflammation, atrophy, necrosis)
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Venous irritation or phlebitis (IV route)
Frequency not reported: Pain, swelling, and tenderness at the injection site[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Rare (less than 0.1%): Rapid and weak pulse, hypotension, cyanosis
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Facial flushing
Postmarketing reports: Tachycardia, flushing[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Fatalities and other severe reactions have occurred during or immediately after the parenteral administration of phytonadione (the active ingredient contained in Mephyton) The majority of these reactions have occurred with intravenous administration. These reactions resemble hypersensitivity or anaphylaxis and include shock and cardiac or respiratory arrest. Feelings of uneasiness, flushing, diaphoresis, chest pain, tachycardia, cyanosis, weakness, and dyspnea may precede the cardiopulmonary event. These severe reactions are more likely with, but are not limited to, rapid infusions of undiluted drug.[Ref]
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Anaphylactoid reactions (IV route)
Frequency not reported: Allergic sensitivity, anaphylaxis
Postmarketing reports: Fatal hypersensitivity reaction[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects have rarely included 'peculiar' sensations of taste.
Respiratory
Rare (less than 0.1%): Dyspnea[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Death (IV and IM routes)[Ref]
Dermatologic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Erythematous, indurated, pruritic plaques
Rare (less than 0.1%): Profuse sweating, scleroderma-like lesions,
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Sweating
Frequency not reported: Erythema perstans-like lesions[Ref]
Nervous system
Rare (less than 0.1%): Dizziness
Very rare (less than 0.01%): Unusual taste
Postmarketing reports: Dysgeusia[Ref]
Hepatic
Hyperbilirubinemia occurred primarily with doses above those recommended.[Ref]
Rare (less than 0.1%): Hyperbilirubinemia
Frequency not reported: Jaundice in newborns[Ref]
Hematologic
Frequency not reported: Hemolysis in newborns[Ref]
General
The most common adverse events were dermatologic and injection site reactions.[Ref]
References
1. Cerner Multum, Inc. "Australian Product Information." O 0
2. "Product Information. Vitamin K Injection (phytonadione)." Abbott Pharmaceutical, Abbott Park, IL.
3. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
4. "Product Information. Mephyton (phytonadione)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
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