Human Milk Based Amino Acid
Indications
Human Milk Based Amino Acid is used for:
Surgery, Trauma, Burn injury, GI disease, Protein deficiency or Sarcopenia, Cancer, Hepatic insufficiency, Renal insufficiency, Malnutrition
Adult Dose
Child Dose
Infants and Children: The recommended rate of infusion is 28-35 ml/kg body weight per day. It should be infused slowly, at rates 1.4- 2.8 ml (30-60 drops) per minute.
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Contraindicated in patients with inborn errors of amino acids metabolism. Moreover, amino acid should not be used in patients with hepatic coma or metabolic disorders involving impaired nitrogen utilization.
Precautions
Hyperphenylalaninemia has been noted in severely ill, premature infants. In these patients, monitoring of the phenylalanine levels is recommended and the infusion rate adjusted as needed. Do not use if the solution is turbid or contains particles. Discard any unused portion.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Human Milk Based Amino Acid :
It is usually well tolerated. Yet nausea, vomiting, flushing and sweating have been observed during infusion of amino acid IV at rates exceeding the recommended maximal rate. Hypersensitivity reactions have been reported. Like all hypertonic infusion solution, thrombophlebitis may occur when peripheral veins are used. The incidence may be reduced by the simultaneous infusion of 10% fat emulsion. If it is infused to severely ill patients, premature infants, hyperphenylalaninemia may occur.