Vidalin F
250mlOTC৳ 1,300/unit
Pack: ৳ 1,300
৳ 1,300/unit
Pack: ৳ 1,300
At a glance
Vitamin B Complex & C + 20% Fat Emulsion is a source of calories, essential fatty acids and water-soluble vitamins for patients requiring parenteral nutrition for extended periods of time.
Indications
- Source of calories, essential fatty acids and water-soluble vitamins for patients requiring parenteral nutrition
- Preoperative and postoperative nutritional disturbances
- Burns
- Prolonged unconsciousness
- Cachexia
- Essential fatty acid deficiency
Pharmacology
Vidalin F IV is a sterile, lyophilized powder of water-soluble vitamins for infusion. It contains balanced amount of all the important water-soluble vitamins. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant and helps in collagen formation. Intravenous administration of this combination gives prompt action.
Dosage
Adult Dose (IV):
- Initial infusion rate is 1ml/min for the first 15 to 30 mins. If no adverse reactions occur, the infusion rate can be increased to 2 ml/min. Do not exceed a daily dosage of 2.5 g/kg.
Child Dose (IV):
- Initial infusion rate is 0.1ml/min for the first 10 to 15 mins. If no adverse reactions occur, the infusion rate can be increased to 1g/kg in 4 hours. Do not exceed a daily dosage of 3 g/kg.
Infant Dose (IV):
- Starts at 0.5g/kg/24 hours and may be increased in relation to the infant's ability to eliminate fat. The maximum recommended dosage is 3g/kg/24 hours.
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Rise in body temperature (incidence <3%)
- Shivering, chills and nausea/vomiting (incidence <1%)
- Hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylactic reaction, skin rash, urticaria)
- Respiratory symptoms (tachypnoea)
- Circulatory effects (hypertension, hypotension)
- Thrombosis, haemolysis, reticulocytosis, abdominal pain, tiredness, priapism and neurological adverse reactions
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Absolute safety of the fetus and the nursing infant has not been established. Therefore, should be administered with caution during pregnancy.
Pregnancy Category: C — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.
Precautions & warnings
- Contains soya oil and egg lecithin which may rarely cause allergic reactions
- Cross allergic reaction has been observed between soya-bean and peanut
- Fat metabolism may be disturbed in conditions such as renal insufficiency, uncompensated diabetes, pancreatitis, certain forms of liver insufficiency, metabolic disorders and sepsis
- Should be administered with caution as a strong correlation exists between C-reactive protein and the agglutination of Fat Emulsion and Water-soluble vitamin combination in seriously ill patients
- Should be given with caution to neonates and premature infants with hyperbilirubinemia and in cases with suspected pulmonary hypertension
Overdose effects
Symptoms: Fat overload syndrome (bone marrow depression, anemia, thrombocytopenia, hepatosplenomegaly, splenomegaly, hyperlipemia, fever, fat infiltration, focal seizures and shock).
Treatment: Discontinue infusion; symptoms are usually reversible.
Storage conditions
Before reconstitution: Store at below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light. Keep out of reach of children. After reconstitution: Add to the infusion emulsion aseptically immediately before the start of the infusion.