Kappadione
Kappadione
Kappadione (pronunciation: kap-pa-dye-on) is a synthetic, fat-soluble vitamin K analog that is used in the treatment of certain coagulation disorders.
Etymology
The term "Kappadione" is derived from the Greek word "kappa", which is the tenth letter of the Greek alphabet, and "dione", a suffix used in organic chemistry to denote a compound containing two carbonyl groups.
Usage
Kappadione is primarily used in the treatment of hypoprothrombinemia, a condition characterized by a deficiency of prothrombin, a protein necessary for blood clotting. It is also used in the treatment of vitamin K deficiency, which can lead to bleeding disorders.
Mechanism of Action
Kappadione works by providing the body with a source of vitamin K, which is necessary for the production of prothrombin and other clotting factors in the liver. This helps to normalize the clotting process and prevent excessive bleeding.
Related Terms
- Prothrombin: A protein produced by the liver and converted into thrombin, a key enzyme in the clotting process.
- Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a clot.
- Vitamin K: A group of structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins that are needed for the post-translational modification of certain proteins, primarily required for blood coagulation.
- Hypoprothrombinemia: A rare bleeding disorder characterized by a deficiency of prothrombin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kappadione
- Wikipedia's article - Kappadione
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