Menadiol
Menadiol
Menadiol (pronunciation: meh-NAH-dee-ol) is a type of vitamin K, specifically a synthetic form of vitamin K3. It is used in the treatment of hypoprothrombinemia, a condition characterized by a deficiency of prothrombin in the blood, which can lead to an increased risk of bleeding.
Etymology
The term "Menadiol" is derived from the chemical name 2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone. The prefix "mena-" is derived from "methyl", referring to the presence of a methyl group in the chemical structure, and "-diol" refers to the presence of two alcohol groups.
Usage
Menadiol is used in the medical field to treat conditions related to vitamin K deficiency, such as hypoprothrombinemia. It is also used in the prevention and treatment of hemorrhagic disease of the newborn, a rare condition in newborns characterized by bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency.
Related Terms
- Vitamin K: A group of structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins that are needed for the posttranslational modification of certain proteins required for blood coagulation.
- Hypoprothrombinemia: A rare blood disorder characterized by a deficiency of prothrombin, leading to an increased risk of bleeding.
- Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn: A rare condition in newborns characterized by bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Menadiol
- Wikipedia's article - Menadiol
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