Govit-K Injection

Govit-K Injection is a medicine used to treat vitamin K deficiency in the body. It helps in improving conditions caused due to low levels of vitamin K in the body. Vitamin K is an important nutrient that is necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism.

Govit-K Injection is given under the supervision of a doctor to a nurse and should not be self-administered. You should take it regularly to get the most benefit from it. This medicine may be only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes making changes to your diet and taking vitamin supplements.

Govit-K Injection is generally safe with little or no side effects. However, it may cause pain, redness, or swelling at the site of injection in some people. Let your doctor know if they persist or get worse.

Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know all the other medicines you are taking to make sure you are safe. It is important to ask the advice of the doctor before taking any other vitamin supplements.

• Vitamin K deficiency

Vitamin K deficiency
Govit-K Injection is a supplement of vitamin K. It is used to treat conditions caused by low levels of vitamin K in the body. Vitamin K is an important nutrient which is necessary for blood clotting and bone metabolism. It helps to treat and prevent unusual bleeding by increasing the production of blood clotting factors in the body.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Vit K

• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Govit-K Injection is a synthetic form of vitamin K. It restores the activity of vitamin K and speeds up the normal blood clotting process to prevent or treat bleeding caused due to too high a dose of warfarin.

• Govit-K Injection is given to improve the level of vitamin K that is necessary for blood clotting.
• If you plan to undergo any surgery or dental procedure, inform your doctor that you are taking Govit-K Injection.
• Inform your doctor if you are taking anti-coagulants (blood thinners) like warfarin, anisindione, heparin, warfarin before taking Govit-K Injection.
• It is advisable to let your doctor know if you have any blood disorders, liver disease, kidney disease, or gallbladder disease.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• You may also include vitamin K-rich foods in your diet like spinach green beans, broccoli, cabbage, chicken, cheese, etc.

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