Kaplor
Kaplor injection
Vitamin K
Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Vitamin K
Chemical Class
Naphthoquinone
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Kaplor?
Uses
Vitamin K is a fat soluble substance. Chemically Vitamin K is 2-methyl-1, 4-napthoquinone. It plays an important role in blood clotting, ...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Naphthoquinone
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Coagulant pharmacological group
It is of Natural origin and belongs to Naphthoquinone. It belongs to Nutrients and Vitamins pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Coagulant pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Vitamin K is 450.70. Its pKa is not ionizable.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV,IM,SC
2.5 to 20 mg — As recommended.
As required
2
Adult · PO
10 to 20 mg — 24 hourly
Important Warnings
Vitamin K should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing blood disorder or allergy
It should be used as directed during pregnancy or lactation
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Vitamin Kwhich give rise to further complications include BronchospasmSweatingFlushingHematomaChest tightness. Vitamin K produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Anaphylactic reactions. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Vitamin K therapy. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Vitamin k are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include DyspneaCyanosisErythematous skin eruptionsHypotensionInjection site reactionTaste alterations.
Drug Interactions
Vitamin K is known to interact with other drugs
the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementCholestyramineColestipol (HCl)NicoumaloneOxytetracycline (Dihydrate)PhenindionePhenobarbitonePhenytoin (Na)Tocopherol (Vitamin E)Warfarin (Na)Vitamin K antagonize the hypoprothrombinemic effect of warfarinModerateIntake of vitamin K through supplement or diet should not chage during warfarin therapy. These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Storage
Inj Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.
Price Intelligence
Rs 450.39
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 10 · approved 04 Sep, 2025
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
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