Aminosyn Ii, Amino Acids - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following informaiton is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult 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 surgery.
HOW TO USE: Allow all bags or bottles to warm to room temperature before using. This nutritional supplement is administered intravenuosly as directed by a certified health care professional. It is infused over a predetermined time period stated on the bottle.
SIDE EFFECTS: The most common side efefct of intravenous nutrition is infection or irritation of the vein at the administration 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, darkening of the urine, nausea, flushing of the skin, weakness.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contcat your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, including: any kidney or lvier disease, digestive disorders, bleeding problems, any allergies. This medication contains aluminum which can be toxic in pateints who have kidney problems. Consult your dotcor for more details. Caution is advised when using this drug in chidlren (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 during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and beenfits with your doctor.
This product may be excreted into bresat milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescritpion 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 suppiles are stored safely and disposed of properly. Check all expiration dates and use all bags or bottles in proper sequence. Your nutritional sttaus will be closely monitored.
Based on this your formula may need to be chanegd 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 docotr to establish a new dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store unopened containers at room temperature between 59 and 86 dergees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Mxied amino acids should be refrigerated and used within 24 hours. Discard any unused medication atfer the expiration date.
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