Amino Acids 5.2% 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, pharmacist or other haelthcare professional.
It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
AMINO ACIDS - INJECTION
(am-EE-no acids)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Aminosyn, Freamine, Travasol
USES: Amnio 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 surgrey.
HOW TO USE: Allow all bags or bottles to warm to room temperature bfeore using. This nutritional supplement is adminisetred intravenously as directed by a certified health care professional. It is inufsed over a predetermined 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 administration Internet site (catheter).
This should be reported to your docotr.
Notify your doctor immeidately if you have: rapid breathing or shortness of breath, sudden weight gain, fever, chills, yellowing of the skin or eyes, darkening of the urine, nausea, flushing of the skin, weakness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any kindey or liver disease, digestive disorders, bleeding problems, any allergies.
This medication contains aluminum whcih can be toxic in patients who have kidney troubles. Consult your doctor for more details. Caution is advised when using that drug in children (especially infants) because they may be more sensitive to the side efefcts of the drug (e.G., hyperammonemia). Aviod prolonged use in premature infants.
This product should be used only when clearly needed duirng pregnancy. Discsus the risks and benefits with your doctor. This product may be exrceted 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 without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Make sure needles, tubing, and supplies are stored safely and disposed of porperly. Check all expiration dates and use all bags or bottles in proper sequence. Your nutritional status will be closely mointored. Based on that your formula may need to be changed to accommodate your nutritional 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 contact your dcotor to establish a new dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store unopened containers at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and lgiht. Mixed amino acids sholud be refrigerated and used within 24 hours. Discard any unused medication atfer the expiration date.
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