Aminosyn 10% (IV Infusion)

500 ml bottle: ৳ 560.97

Medicine Details

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, and cancer management

Composition

  • Essential Amino Acids:
    • L-Isoleucine 0.352 gm
    • L-Leucine 0.490 gm
    • L-Lysine Hydrochloride 0.430 gm
    • L-Methionine 0.225 gm
    • L-Phenylalanine 0.533 gm
    • L-Threonine 0.250 gm
    • L-Tryptophan 0.090 gm
    • L-Valine 0.360 gm
    • L-Histidine 0.250 gm
    • L-Tyrosine 0.025 gm
  • Non Essential Amino Acids:
    • L-Arginine 0.500 gm
    • L-Aspartic Acid 0.250 gm
    • L-Glutamic Acid 0.075 gm
    • L-Alanine 0.200 gm
    • L-Cystine 0.010 gm
    • Glycine (Aminoacetic Acid) 0.760 gm
    • L-Proline 0.100 gm
    • L-Serine 0.100 gm
  • Excipients:
    • D-Sorbitol 5.000 gm
  • Electrolytes:
    • Sodium (Na+) 57 mmol/L
    • Potassium (K+) 25 mmol/L
    • Magnesium (Mg++) 1.2 mmol/L
    • Chloride (Cl-) 87 mmol/L
    • Acetate (CH3COO-) 25 mmol/L
  • Total Nitrogen Content: 7.25 gm/L
  • Total Energy Content: 1551 kj/L (371.14 Kcal/L)

Pharmacology

  • Sterile aqueous solution of crystalline Amino Acid and D-Sorbitol with electrolytes
  • Contains all 18 essential and non-essential amino acids needed for protein synthesis
  • Clear, colorless to pale yellow colored, pH range of 5.0 to 7.0

Dosage & Administration

  • Dosage varies based on patient's condition and nutritional state
  • Infusion range: 0.10-0.25 g nitrogen/kg/day
  • Slow infusion rate: 1.4-2.8 ml (30-60 drops) per minute
  • Recommended rate of infusion for children and infants: 28-35 ml/kg body weight per day

Interaction

No expected pharmacological effects or interactions with other medicaments

Contraindications

  • Inborn errors of amino acids metabolism
  • Severe liver dysfunction
  • Severe uremia without dialysis facilities
  • Hyperosmolar nonketotic diabetic coma

Side Effects

  • Nausea (rare)
  • Vomiting, flushing, sweating at high infusion rates
  • Transient increases in liver test during intravenous nutrition
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Thrombophlebitis with peripheral vein use

Pregnancy & Lactation

Reported successful and safe administration during human pregnancy, no animal reproduction studies

Precautions & Warnings

  • Increased urinary excretion of trace elements during IV infusion
  • Monitoring of phenylalanine level in premature infants
  • Caution in patients with diabetes mellitus, severe heart failure, renal function restrictions
  • Potential for thiamine deficiency in severely malnourished patients
  • Monitoring of serum potassium and blood glucose recommended

Overdose Effects

  • Risk of nausea, vomiting, sweating at higher than recommended rates
  • Thrombophlebitis with peripheral vein use
  • Osmotic diuresis and dehydration
  • Symptoms related to hyperglycemia

Therapeutic Class

Parenteral nutritional preparations

Storage Conditions

Protect from light, store between 15°C to 25°C, avoid freezing

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