About intraveous amino acids + lipids + carbohydrate tpn
Intravenous parenteral nutrition emulsion
Used for
- Provides calories, amino acids, and fats when nutrition by mouth or feeding tube is inadequate.
- Used when intravenous nutrition is needed to support nutritional requirements.
Usual adult dose
Individualized to nutritional needs, body weight, clinical condition, and laboratory results; infused intravenously.
Usual dose in children
Not routinely used in children; pediatric intravenous nutrition requires a specially selected formulation and individualized dosing.
Common side effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fever or chills
- Changes in blood sugar or blood fats
- Infusion-site irritation or infection
Important warnings
- Requires monitoring of blood sugar, electrolytes, liver function, and blood fats.
- Use caution with impaired fat clearance, severe liver disease, or fluid and electrolyte imbalance.
- Do not use with certain severe allergies to ingredients, including egg or soy.
- Intravenous catheter use can cause serious infection or blood clots.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically needed; nutritional requirements and risks should be assessed by the treating team.
Breastfeeding
Use when clinically needed; available information does not indicate a specific breastfeeding harm.
Interactions
- May affect blood-thinning medicines such as warfarin; monitor clotting tests.
- Other intravenous medicines or nutrition solutions may be incompatible in the same line.
- Insulin needs may change as blood sugar responds to intravenous nutrition.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.