Lipofit 10% (IV Infusion)
250 ml bottle: ৳ 600.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Intravenous fat emulsion |
Company | Beacon pharmaceuticals plc |
Indications
- Source of calories and essential fatty acids for parenteral nutrition
- Treatment for preoperative and postoperative nutritional disturbances
- Management of nutritional disorders or disturbances of nitrogen balance
- Reducing nitrogen losses in burns patients
- Usage in cases of prolonged unconsciousness
- Support for impaired renal function
- Treatment for cachexia and essential fatty acid deficiency
Composition
- Refined Soyabean Oil BP 10 gm
- Purified Egg Lecithin Ph. Gr. 1.2 gm
- Glycerol BP 2.25 gm
Pharmacology
- Prevents Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency (EFAD)
- Provides a mixture of neutral triglycerides, predominantly unsaturated fatty acids
- Formulated as a concentrated source of energy
- Isotonic and may be given by central or peripheral venous route
Dosage
- Part of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) with specific administration rates for adults, children, and infants
- Dosage for correcting EFAD
- Recommendation to discard leftover contents of opened bottles
Administration
- Can be given via a peripheral or central vein
- Can be administered simultaneously with amino acids and/or glucose
Interaction
- Potential interaction with insulin and heparin
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in severely disordered fat metabolism
- Hypersensitivity to egg, soya, or peanut protein
Side Effects
- Possible side effects include rise in body temperature, shivering, chills, nausea/vomiting
- Rare reports of hypersensitivity reactions, thrombosis, haemolysis, circulatory effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation due to unestablished safety
Precautions & Warnings
- Contain soya oil and egg lecithin, potential for allergic reactions
- Cross-allergic reactions observed between soya-bean and peanut
- Requires caution in various health conditions and patient groups
Overdose Effects
- Potential for fat overload syndrome with symptoms like bone marrow depression, anaemia, and shock
Therapeutic Class
- Parenteral nutritional preparations
Storage Conditions
- Store at 15°C to 30°C in a dry place protected from light
- Discard leftover contents of opened bags or bottles
- Contain no preservatives