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Fats are used by the body as a source of calories needed to provide the energy and nutrients for various bodily functions. Liposyn Ii is used in people who are unable to eat properly.
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Liposyn Iii, Nutrilipid, Travamulsion, Intralipid
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liposyn Ii
Liposyn Iii, Nutrilipid, Travamulsion, Intralipid
Uses
Fats are used by the body as a source of calories needed to provide the energy and nutrients for various bodily functions. Liposyn Ii is used in people who are unable to eat properly.
Storage
- Store unopened containers at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Mixed fat emulsions should be refrigerated and used within 24 hours.
- Discard any unused medication after the expiration date.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
How To Use
- Allow 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 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 site (catheter).
- This should be reported to your doctor.
- Also report: shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting, headache, flushing, sweating, sleepiness.
- Notify your doctor immediately if you experience: itchy hives, sudden weight gain, fever, chills, yellowing of the skin or eyes, darkening urine, bruising, stomach pain.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing conditions, such as: kidney disease, digestive disorders, other illness, any allergies.
- Liposyn Ii should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if Liposyn Ii is excreted into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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 doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.
- Do not double-up the dose to catch up.
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.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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