E-DRUG: Vitamin K1 (phytomenadione) and K3 (menadione)(5)
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If vit K for HDN is introduced, then the IM preparation is the logical one, to be given along with birth dose immunisations.
However, in terms of national drug lists, an oral preparation will also be needed, for therapeutics of chronic liver disease only, not for prevention of HDN.
Chris Morgan
International Child Health Specialist
Centre for International Health
Macfarlane Burnet Institute for Medical Research & Public Health
GPO Box 2284, Melbourne 3001 Australia
cmorgan@burnet.edu.au