Drug reference
amino acids-lipids-glucose-electorlytes
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Drug class
Miscellaneous (Miscellaneous)
Mechanism of action
The lipid emulsion of SmofKabiven is composed of SMOFlipid and has a particle size and biological properties similar to those of endogenous chylomicrons. The constituents of SMOFlipid, soya oil, medium chain triglycerides, olive oil and fish oil, have except for their energy contents individual pharmacodynamic properties
Soya oil has a high content of essential fatty acids (linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid). The omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid is the most abundant.
Common side effects
- Anaphylactoid reaction
- Rise in body temperature
- Elevation of liver enzymes
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to fish-, egg-, soya- or peanut protein or corn (maize) and corn products or to any of the active substances or excipients
- Severe liver insufficiency
- Unstable conditions (e.g. severe post-traumatic conditions, uncompensated diabetes mellitus, acute myocardial infarction, stroke, embolism, metabolic acidosis, severe sepsis, hypotonic dehydration and hyperosmolar coma)
- Severe hyperlipidaemia
- Severe renal insufficiency without access to hemofiltration or dialysis
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is amino acids-lipids-glucose-electorlytes?
amino acids-lipids-glucose-electorlytes belongs to: Miscellaneous.
How does amino acids-lipids-glucose-electorlytes work?
The lipid emulsion of SmofKabiven is composed of SMOFlipid and has a particle size and biological properties similar to those of endogenous chylomicrons. The constituents of SMOFlipid, soya oil, medium chain triglycerides, olive oil and fish oil, have except for their energy contents individual pharmacodynamic properties Soya oil has a high content of essential fatty acids (linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid). The omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid is the most abundant.
What are the common side effects of amino acids-lipids-glucose-electorlytes?
Anaphylactoid reaction, Rise in body temperature, Elevation of liver enzymes
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