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Intravenous Fat EmulsionWeight:
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Intravenous Fat Emulsion
Pharmacology
This is a preparation of 10% refined soyabean oil intended to be used as an intravenous nutrient. This prevents Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency (EFAD) and corrects the clinical manifestations of EFAD. However, for patients requiring complete parenteral nutrition, complementary vitamin supplements are required. This are prepared from either soyabean or safflower oil and provide a mixture of neutral triglycerides, predominantly unsaturated fatty acids. The major components of fatty acids are linoleic, oleic, palmitic acids. In addition, This contains 1.2% egg yolk phospholipids as an emulsifier and glycerol to adjust tonicity. IV Fat emulsions are isotonic and may be given by central or peripheral venous route. This is formulated as a concentrated source of energy to be used together with carbohydrates and amino acids in parenteral nutrition, it is isotonic, and provides a source of basal phosphate requirements and a source of vitamin E.
Dosage Administration
Refined Soyabean Oil 10 gm Purified Egg Lecithin 1.2 gm Glycerol 2.25 gm Sodium hydroxide Water
Contraindications
This is contraindicated in conditions with severely disordered fat metabolism, such as in severe liver damage and acute shock. Hypersensitivity to egg-, soya- or peanut protein or to any of active substances or excipients.
Side Effects
This IV infusion may cause a rise in body temperature (incidence <3%) and, less frequently, shivering, chills and nausea/vomiting (incidence <1%). Reports of other adverse events in conjunction with 10% fat emulsion infusion are extremely rare, less than one report of certain events per one million infusions. Hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylactic reaction, skin rash, urticaria), respiratory symptoms (tachypnoea) and circulatory effects (hypertension, hypotension) have been described. Thrombosis, haemolysis, reticulocytosis, abdominal pain, tiredness, priapism and neurological adverse reactions including headaches, flushing, dyspnoea, slight pressure over the eyes and dizziness have been reported.
Pregnancy And Lactation
No data found
Therapeutic
Parenteral nutritional preparations
Storage Conditions
Store at room temperature (not exceeding 25� C). Protect from freezing and light. Emulsion which has been frozen should be discarded. Any remaining emulsion from an opened bag must be discarded. Do not use if the emulsion is discolored. This contains no preservatives.
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