Can Vitamin K Be Diluted? Safe Practices for Oral and IV Administration
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According to pharmaceutical labeling, injectable Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) may be diluted with specific solutions like 0.9% Sodium Chloride or 5% Dextrose Injection for medical use. This established practice, particularly for intravenous (IV) administration, raises important questions for clinicians, pharmacists, and even patients: can vitamin K be diluted for other applications, and what specific steps must be followed to ensure patient safety and medication efficacy?
