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Amino Acids 7 % + Glucose & Electrolytes 10 %
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At a glance
Amino Acids 7% + Glucose & Electrolytes 10% is an IV infusion used as a source of amino acids, glucose, and electrolytes for parenteral nutrition.
Description
Sterile aqueous solution of essential and non-essential amino acids, glucose, and electrolytes designed to achieve positive nitrogen balance and provide TPN.
Indications
Indicated as a source of amino acids, glucose, and electrolytes in adult and pediatric patients needing IV nutrition.
Therapeutic class
Parenteral nutritional preparations
Pharmacological class
IV Amino Acid & Carbohydrate Solution
Pharmacology
Provides nitrogen sources, promotes protein synthesis and wound healing, and reduces endogenous protein catabolism.
Mechanism of action
Supplies crystalline amino acids and dextrose intravenously to maintain positive nitrogen balance and meet energy needs.
Dosage
Adults: 0.10-0.25 g nitrogen/kg/day (11-27 ml/kg/day), 1000-2000 ml per 24 hours infused slowly. Infants and children: max 30 ml/kg body weight/day.
Administration
Slow intravenous infusion.
Missed dose
Administered under medical supervision.
Side effects
Nausea, vomiting, flushing, sweating during rapid infusion, thrombophlebitis, and transient liver test increases.
Precautions & warnings
Use with caution in diabetes, severe heart failure, or renal impairment. Monitor phenylalanine in premature infants.
Contraindications
Inborn errors of amino acid metabolism, severe liver damage, severe uremia without dialysis, hyperosmolar nonketotic coma, hypersensitivity.
Drug interactions
No pharmacological interaction expected at recommended dosage.
Food interactions
Not applicable.
Use in pregnancy
Reported safe during pregnancy; use as directed by physician.
Pregnancy Category: Consult Doctor — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Use in lactation
Consult physician during lactation.
Pediatric use
Recommended with stepwise infusion rate increase in infants and children.
Geriatric use
Use with appropriate monitoring.
Renal / hepatic impairment
Contraindicated in severe liver damage and severe uremia without dialysis.
Overdose effects
May cause fluid overload or infusion-related symptoms; adjust rate or discontinue.
Storage conditions
Store between 15°C to 25°C away from light and freezing. Keep out of reach of children.
Chemical structure
Multicomponent IV Nutrition Solution