Phytomenadione
Phytomenadione
Phytomenadione (pronunciation: fy-toh-men-a-dye-own), also known as Vitamin K1 or phytonadione, is a type of vitamin that is used to prevent and treat vitamin K deficiency and to treat anticoagulant overdose.
Etymology
The term "Phytomenadione" is derived from the Greek words "phyto" meaning plant, and "mena" referring to the naphthoquinone structure, and "dione" indicating two ketone groups present in the molecule.
Usage
Phytomenadione is used in medicine to counteract the effects of anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin, which work by inhibiting the action of vitamin K. It is also used to treat or prevent vitamin K deficiency, a condition that can lead to problems with blood clotting and increased bleeding.
Related Terms
- Vitamin K: A group of structurally similar, fat-soluble vitamins that the human body requires for complete synthesis of certain proteins that are prerequisites for blood coagulation.
- Vitamin K deficiency: A condition that may lead to problematic bleeding and bruising due to insufficient vitamin K.
- Anticoagulant: A substance that prevents coagulation (clotting) of blood.
- Warfarin: An anticoagulant medication that is often used to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots in veins and arteries.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phytomenadione
- Wikipedia's article - Phytomenadione
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