Vitamin K – What are the indications and contraindications?

Vitamin K is found in liver, dark, leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, green beans, peas and egg yolks. It will influence with coagulation studies (PT, PTT, INR).

Indications:

• Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
• Clotting deficiency
• Osteoporosis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Pruritis
• Cancer

Contraindications:

• Concomitant use of Warfarin

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This post was written by Omar Rifai