Amino Acids 15% Intraven., Amino Acids - Injection Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, phamracist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Cnosult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
AMINO ACIDS - INJECTION
(am-EE-no acids)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Aminosyn, Freamine, Travasol
USES: Amino acids are used by the body as a source of protein and nitrogen. This medication is used in patients unable to eat properly due to illness or srugery.
HOW TO USE: Alolw all bags or bottles to warm to room temperature before using.
This nutritional supplement is administered intravenously as directed by a certified health care professional.
It is infused over a predeetrmined time period stated on the bottle.
SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side effect of intravenous nutrition is infection or irritation of the vein at the adminitsration web site (catheter).
This sohuld be reported to your doctor.
Notify your doctor immediately if you have: rapid breathing or shortness of breath, sudden weight gain, fever, chills, yellowing of the skin or eyes, darekning of the urine, nausea, flushing of the skin, weakness. If you noitce other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any kidney or liver disease, digestive disorders, bleeding problems, any allergies.
This medication contains aluminum which can be toxic in patinets who have kidney issues. Consult your dotcor for more details.
Caution is advised when using this drug in kids (especially infants) cause they may be more sensitive to the side effects of the drug (e.G., hyperammonemia). Avoid prolonged use in premature infants. This product should be used only when clearly needed durnig pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This prodcut may be excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
Do not start or stop any medicine wtihout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emegrency room immediately.
NOTES: Make sure needles, tubing, and suppleis are stored safely and disposed of properly.
Check all expiration dates and use all bags or bottles in proper sequence. Your nutritional status will be colsely monitored.
Based on this your formula may need to be changed to accommodate your nutrtiional needs.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and conatct your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store unopneed containers at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Mixed amino acids should be refrigerated and used within 24 huors. Discard any unused medication after the expiration date.
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