Medicine Overview

Indication
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Adult Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: reduce protein catabolism
Dose: Peripheral intravenous infusion – 1 to 1.5 g/kg/day
Note: Total amino acids

Child Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Age: pediatric patients
Condition: neonates
Dose: Intravenous Dextrose – dosage and constant infusion rate must be selected with caution
Note: increased risk of hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia
Age: pediatric patients
Condition: low birth weight infants
Dose: Intravenous Dextrose – dosage and constant infusion rate must be selected with caution
Note: increased risk of hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia

Renal Dose
Clinical InformationAdministration Information
Condition: Renal impairment not needing dialysis
Dose: Protein – 0.6 to 0.8 g/kg
Frequency: Daily
Condition: Hemodialysis or continuous renal replacement therapy
Dose: Protein – 1.2 to 1.8 g/kg
Frequency: Daily
Note: Up to a maximum of 2.5 g/kg/day based on nutritional status and estimated protein losses
Administration
  • For hospital use only
  • Given intravenously
Side Effect

Drug Interaction
Drug NameRisk Factors
No interactions listed
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Disease Interaction
Disease NameRisk Factors
Same as above preparation
Same as above preparation

Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
Protect from light and store between 15° C to 25° C temperature. Avoid freezing.

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