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Vitamin K1

Generic Name
Vitamin K1
Brand Names
Aquamephyton, Infuvite, Infuvite Pediatric, Mephyton, Mvi Pediatric, Phytonadione
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C31H46O2
CAS Number
84-80-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
S5Z3U87QHF
Background

Vitamin K1, also called phylloquinone or phytonadione, is a fat soluble vitamin. Phylloquinone is a cofactor of the enzyme γ-carboxylase, which modifies and activates precursors to coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X. It is indicated in the treatment of coagulation disorders due to faulty formation of coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X caused by deficiency or interference in the activity of vitamin K.

Phylloquinone has been synthesized since at least 1939, and was approved by the FDA prior to 1955.

Indication

Oral phylloquinone is indicated to treat prothrombin deficiency caused by coumarin or indanedione derivatives; and hypoprothrombinemia secondary to antibacterial therapy, salicylates, or obstructive jaundice or biliary fistulas with concomitant bile salt administration.

Parenteral (intravenous, intramuscular, and subcutaneous) phylloquinone is indicated to treat coagulation disorders due to faulty formation of coagulation factors II, VII, IX, and X caused by vitamin K deficiency or some interference with vitamin K activity. These indications include the above indications as well as hypoprothrombinemia secondary to sprue, ulcerative colitis, celiac disease, intestinal resection, pancreatic cystic fibrosis, or regional enteritis; or hypoprothrombinemia caused by interference with vitamin k metabolism.

Associated Conditions
Coagulation Disorder, Hypoprothrombinemia, Hemorrhagic disease of the newborn
Associated Therapies
Vitamin supplementation

Pharmacokinetic Drug-Drug Interaction Study of Rucaparib

First Posted Date
2016-04-15
Last Posted Date
2023-06-09
Lead Sponsor
pharmaand GmbH
Target Recruit Count
17
Registration Number
NCT02740712
Locations
🇵🇱

BioVirtus Research Site, Kajetany, Mokra 7, Poland

🇵🇱

Zachodniopomorskie Centrum Onkologii Centrum Innowacji, Szczecin, Poland

🇵🇱

Med Polonia, Poznan, Poland

Vitamin K Supplementation in Patients on Hemodialysis

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
End Stage Renal Failure on Dialysis
Atrial Fibrillation
Interventions
First Posted Date
2014-12-24
Last Posted Date
2018-02-06
Lead Sponsor
University Health Network, Toronto
Target Recruit Count
3
Registration Number
NCT02324686
Locations
🇨🇦

University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Vitamin K1 to Slow Progression of Vascular Calcification in HD Patients

Phase 3
Terminated
Conditions
Cardiovascular Diseases
Interventions
First Posted Date
2012-12-05
Last Posted Date
2020-10-08
Lead Sponsor
RWTH Aachen University
Target Recruit Count
63
Registration Number
NCT01742273
Locations
🇩🇪

University hospital of Erlangen - Department of Medicine 4, Nephrology and Hypertension, Erlangen, Germany

🇩🇪

Clinical Center of Coburg - Department of Medical Clinic III, Nephrology, Coburg, Germany

🇩🇪

KfH Curatorchip for Dialysis and Renal Transplantation e.V., Stolberg, Germany

and more 9 locations

Vitamin K to Attenuate Coronary Artery Calcification in Hemodialysis Patients

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
End-stage Kidney Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2012-02-08
Last Posted Date
2021-06-28
Lead Sponsor
Dr. Rachel Holden
Target Recruit Count
85
Registration Number
NCT01528800
Locations
🇨🇦

The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Kingston Health Sciences Centre: Kingston General Hospital Site, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

🇨🇦

London Health Sciences Centre, London, Ontario, Canada

A Study to Explore the Pharmacodynamic Changes When Transitioning From Rivaroxaban to Warfarin in Healthy Volunteers

Phase 1
Completed
Conditions
Healthy
Interventions
First Posted Date
2011-07-22
Last Posted Date
2017-01-24
Lead Sponsor
Janssen Research & Development, LLC
Target Recruit Count
46
Registration Number
NCT01400646

Vitamin K as Additive Treatment in Osteoporosis

Phase 2
Conditions
Post-menopausal Osteoporosis
Interventions
First Posted Date
2010-11-02
Last Posted Date
2020-02-13
Lead Sponsor
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Target Recruit Count
105
Registration Number
NCT01232647
Locations
🇬🇧

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital NHS foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom

🇬🇧

Osteoporosis Unit, Guy's Hospital, London, United Kingdom

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