About amino acids
Intravenous amino acid solution
Used for
- Provides amino acids for parenteral nutrition in people with severe liver disease.
- Used when nutrition cannot be provided adequately by eating or tube feeding.
Usual adult dose
Dose is individualized by weight, nutritional needs, liver function, and other nutrition sources; given by intravenous infusion.
Common side effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Flushing or fever
- Fluid or electrolyte imbalance
- Infusion-site irritation
Important warnings
- For intravenous use under medical supervision.
- Requires monitoring of fluid balance, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function.
- Use caution with severe kidney failure, fluid overload, or amino-acid metabolism disorders.
- Not suitable as the sole source of nutrition; other nutrients are usually needed.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically necessary; pregnancy-specific safety information is limited.
Breastfeeding
Use only when clinically necessary; safety information during breastfeeding is limited.
Interactions
- Other intravenous nutrition components may affect compatibility; mixing requires professional assessment.
- Medicines affecting fluid or electrolyte balance may require closer monitoring.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.