Menaquinone-71 – Generic Drug Info

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Menaquinone-71

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This capsule is used to make bones strong and keep arteries healthy. It helps move excess calcium from your arteries to your bones, which can prevent problems like osteoporosis and hardened arteries and may help with rheumatoid arthritis. It is considered safe to use during pregnancy and can help with bone health for both mother and child.

Indications

This capsule is indicated for the treatment and prevention of-

Osteoporosis
Coronary artery calcification
Rheumatoid arthritis

Pharmacology

Menaquinone-7 is a fat soluble vitamin which is also known as vitamin K2. Menaquinone-7 is an especial key isomer of vitamin K2 that is produced using Bacillus subtilis. Menaquinone-7 is the active trans-isomer of natural vitamin K2 with the highest bioavailability and longest half-life in blood. This makes Menaquinone-7 also available for tissues outside the liver, namely bones, arteries and soft tissues. It is a powerful cofactor in transporting excess calcium out of the arteries and depositing it into the bones thus prevents hardening of arteries. Menaquinone-7 is very essential for healthy bone and artery.

Dosage & Administration

Important:
Do not take any medication without a doctor's prescription. Self-medication can be dangerous.

Orally 1-2 capsules daily or as advised by the physician.

Interaction

Menaquinone-7 may alter the effect of warfarin. Concomitant use with orlistat may decrease the absorption of Menaquinone-7.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Menaquinone-7. Use of Menaquinone-7 is contraindicated with warfarin.

Side Effects

Generally well tolerated in recommended dose. From a large number of clinical trials using dosages in excess of 40 mg/day, there were no reports of side effects associated with any type of hypercoagulable state.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Menaquinone-7 can be used during pregnancy. Use of Menaquinone-7 during pregnancy may help both mother and child in formation and maintaining proper bone health.

Storage Conditions

Store at temperature below 30˚C, protect from light & moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

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Available Brands

1 found

Brand	Strength	Type	৳
Menaquin Radiant Nutraceuticals Ltd.	200 mcg	Capsule	25.00

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