Intravenous Fat Emulsion Medication Information
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Generic Name : Intravenous Fat Emulsion Pronunciation : fat e-MULL-shunBrand Names or Trade Names of Intravenous Fat Emulsion
International :
Liposyn III.
Other Name(s) of Intravenous Fat Emulsion
Soybean oil, egg phospholipids, and glycerinWhy is Intravenous Fat Emulsion Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a sterile, nonpyrogenic fat emulsion, prescribed for patients requiring parenteral nutrition.When should Intravenous Fat Emulsion not be taken? (Contraindications)
Contraindicated in patients with fat metabolic disorder, exception of heparin at 1 to 2 units/mL of fat emulsion.What is the dosage of Intravenous Fat Emulsion?
Adult Patients- It can provide up to 60% of daily calories at a dose not to exceed 3 g/kg of body weight per day. The initial infusion rate for the first 15 minutes should be 1.0 mL/minute.Pediatric Patients- The daily dosage ranges from 7.5 mL to 15 mL/kg.
How should Intravenous Fat Emulsion be taken?
It comes as an emulsion for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Intravenous Fat Emulsion?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with liver damage, lung disease, kidney impairment, anemia or blood clot disorders, during pregnancy.• Monitor blood coagulation, liver function, platelet count and plasma lipid profile regularly while taking this medication.
• It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.