Amino Acids

Amino acids injection is used for nutritional support of newborn babies (including babies with low birth weight) and children requiring total parenteral nutrition (TPN). It may also be used to treat negative nitrogen balance in the blood. This medicine may be also used together with dextrose to provide a more complete profile of amino acids for protein synthesis. This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Amino acids injection is used for nutritional support of newborn babies (including babies with low birth weight) and children requiring total parenteral nutrition (TPN). It may also be used to treat negative nitrogen balance in the blood. This medicine may be also used together with dextrose to provide a more complete profile of amino acids for protein synthesis. This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.

Amino Acids is contraindicated in conditions like Renal impairment, Hepatic impairment, Breast feeding.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Incidence not known Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet blue lips and fingernails blurred vision chest pain confusion cough or hoarseness coughing that sometimes produces a pink frothy sputum drowsiness dry mouth fever or chills flushed, dry skin fruit-like breath odor increased hunger increased sweating increased thirst increased urination irregular heartbeat loss of appetite loss of consciousness lower back or side pain muscle cramps, pain, or tremors nausea or vomiting numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet painful or difficult urination pale skin rapid, deep breathing restlessness seizures stomach cramps or pain trouble breathing unusual tiredness or weakness unusual weight gain or loss weakness and heaviness of the legs yellow eyes or skin Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Incidence not known Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the injection site Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Chemical Class: Amino Acid

Amino acids should be used with caution in patients with any pre-existing kidney disease, digestive disorder, other illness or if have any allergy. Use with caution during pregnancy or lactatoin.

Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction, patients suffering from Liver Malfunction, and Geriatrics.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.

5 to 10 % (7.5 (7.5)) 24 hourly IV Inf — 500 ml (500 (500)) 24 hourly IV Inf — Over 4-6 hrs. at the rate of 30-40 drops/min.

1 to 2.5 mg/kg (1.8 (1.75)) 24 hourly Intra Venous — As Required

No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Inj Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Heat.