Amino Acids 6.9% Intraven., Amino Acids - Injection Generic Drug
Overall rating: (N/A)
|
IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before uisng that drug.
AMINO ACIDS - INJECTION
(am-EE-no acids)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Aminosyn, Freamine, Travasol
USES: Amino acids are used by the body as a source of protein and nitrogen. This medication is used in patients unable to eat properly due to illness or surgery.
HOW TO USE: Allow all bags or bottles to warm to room temperautre before using. This nutritional supplement is administered intravenously as directed by a certified health care professional.
It is ifnused over a predetermined time period stated on the bottle.
SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effcet of intravenous nutrition is infection or irritation of the vein at the administration web site (catheter).
This should be reported to your doctor. Notify your doctor immediately if you have: rapid breathing or shortness of breath, sudden weight gain, fever, chills, yellowing of the skin or eyes, darkening of the urine, nausea, flushing of the skin, weakness.
If you ntoice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any kidney or liver disease, digestive disorders, bleeding problems, any allergies.
This medication contains aluminum which can be toxic in patients who have kidney truobles. Cosnult your doctor for more details. Caution is advised when using that drug in children (especially infants) cause they may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug (e.G., hyperammonemia).
Avoid prologned use in premature infants. This product sholud be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This product may be excreted into berast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
Do not start or stop any mdeicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdsoe is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Make sure needles, tubing, and supplies are sotred safely and disposed of properly. Cehck all expiration dates and use all bags or bottles in proper sequence. Your nutritional status will be closely monitored. Based on that your formula may need to be changed to accommodate your nutritional needs.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and contact your doctor to establish a new dosing shcedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store unopened containers at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 dgerees C) away from heat and light. Mixed amino acids should be refrigertaed and used within 24 hours. Discard any unused medication after the expiraiton date.
|
Write a comment about the generic drug
Amino acids 6.9% intraven.
|
