Aminoleban belongs to the group of parenteral nutritional products. Many people wonder when it is prescribed. The article below provides readers with some basic information about this medication.
1. What is Aminoleban 500ml?
Aminoleban is a sterile, transparent, colorless intravenous infusion without visible particles.
Aminoleban is used to prevent and treat hepatic encephalopathy in patients with chronic liver failure, provide parenteral nutrition in liver diseases with or without hepatic encephalopathy, and adjust amino acid imbalance caused by liver failure.
2. Dosage of Aminoleban
Adults: The usual dose is 500-1000 ml of Aminoleban for each intravenous infusion. The infusion rate for peripheral veins is 1.7–2.7 ml/min.
Total dose for parenteral nutrition: 500-1000 ml combined with Dextrose or another compatible solution administered through a central vein within 24 hours.
The dosage is adjusted based on symptoms, age, and body weight.
3. Contraindications for Aminoleban
As recommended, Aminoleban is contraindicated in the following cases:
- Severe renal failure.
- Disorders of water and electrolyte metabolism.
- Disorders of amino acid metabolism caused by non-liver-related conditions.
- Severe heart failure.
- Precautions should be taken when using Aminoleban for: patients with extreme acidosis, severe debilitation, and severe dehydration, and patients with congestive heart failure.
4. Side Effects of Aminoleban
The following side effects may occur when using Aminoleban:
- Nausea and vomiting.
- Chest pain and palpitations.
- Increased level of ammonia in the blood (Hyperammonemia).
- Acidosis may be caused by infusing a large volume of solution or rapid infusion.
When Aminoleban is combined with alkaline-stable drugs or water-insoluble drugs, precipitation may occur. In this case, the solution should not be used.
When infusing this solution with other drug solutions, checking for cloudiness or precipitation immediately after mixing is necessary before and during infusion to minimize drug incompatibility risks.
Since elderly people have reduced physiological functions. It is advisable to decrease the dosage and infusion rate.
Pregnant women are suggested to exercise caution when using the drug solution.
5. Precautions When Using Aminoleban
Before use:
Perform appropriate sterilization methods (sterilize infusion equipment and skin area) to avoid cross-infection.
When infusing the patient in a cold environment, warm the solution to near body temperature.
During use:
Infuse slowly through the peripheral venous system.
It is recommended to change the skin area or stop the infusion if vascular pain occurs.
Other considerations:
Check the color of the color indicator tablet before opening the plastic bag. Do not use the drug solution if the color indicator tablet turns blue or purple.
Do not use the solution if the bottle is leaking, cloudy, or discolored.
The bottle is for single use only.
Do not use expired products.
The above information about Aminoleban is intended to help the readers understand the usage of medication for optimal effectiveness. If having any questions, please contact the doctors for detailed advice.
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