Nutrimin 5% (IV Infusion)
500 ml bottle: ৳ 350.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Amino acid d sorbitol electrolytes |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Source of amino acids for protein synthesis
- Suitable for patients with basal amino acid requirements
- Faster recovery in surgery, burns, renal insufficiency, hepatic insufficiency
- Effective management of cancer
Composition
- Essential Amino Acids
- Non Essential Amino Acids
- D-Sorbitol
- Electrolytes
- Total Nitrogen Content
- Total Energy Content
Pharmacology
- Sterile aqueous solution of crystalline Amino Acid and D-Sorbitol with electrolytes
- Contain all 18 essential and non-essential amino acids
- Clear, colorless to pale yellow in color
- pH range of 5.0 to 7.0
Dosage & Administration
- Maintenance of body protein mass depending on patient's condition
- Dosage range of 0.10-0.25 g nitrogen/kg/day
- Infusion rate of 1.4-2.8 ml per minute
- Recommended infusion rate for children and infants
Interaction
- No pharmacological effects expected
Contraindications
- Inborn errors of amino acids metabolism
- Severe liver dysfunction
- Severe uremia when dialysis facilities are not available
- Hyperosmolar nonketotic diabetic coma
Side Effects
- Rarely nausea
- Vomiting, flushing, sweating observed at high infusion rates
- Transient liver test increases
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Thrombophlebitis
- Hyperphenylalaninemia in severely ill, premature infants
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Reported safe administration during pregnancy
- No animal reproduction studies
Precautions & Warnings
- Increased urinary excretion of trace elements
- Hyperphenylalaninemia in severely ill, premature infants
- Caution in diabetes mellitus, severe heart failure, renal function issues
- Refeeding carbohydrate may trigger thiamine deficiency syndrome
- Monitoring of serum potassium and blood glucose recommended
- Additional phosphate supply for hypophosphatemia
Overdose Effects
- Risk of nausea, vomiting, sweating
- Thrombophlebitis with higher infusion rate
- Osmotic diuresis, dehydration
- Hyperglycemia symptoms
Therapeutic Class
- Parenteral nutritional preparations
Storage Conditions
- Protect from light
- Store between 15°C to 25°C
- Avoid freezing
- Keep out of reach of children