Intralipid
Intralipid 250ML of 20%
What is Intralipid?
Intralipid is a sterile, non-pyrogenic fat emulsion primarily composed of soy oil, egg yolk phospholipids, and glycerol, used for intravenous administration as a calorie source and providing essential fatty acids to patients unable to ingest nutrition orally. It supports patients requiring parenteral nutrition, aiding in maintaining adequate energy levels and promoting cellular function. Intralipid is particularly utilized in hospital settings for individuals with malnutrition or those recovering from surgery or critical illnesses.Side Effects
- Change in how much or how often you urinate, difficult or painful urination
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Warnings
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood clotting problems, heart failure, diabetes, or obesity.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Lung problem, including acute respiratory distress syndromeMetabolic acidosisIncreased risk of infectionsFat overload syndromeRefeeding syndrome (in severely undernourished patients)Aluminum toxicity
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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- Change in how much or how often you urinate, difficult or painful urination
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Blue lips, fingernails, or skin
- Confusion, uneven heartbeat, muscle cramps or pain, numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the hands or feet, unusual tiredness or weakness
- Unusual bleeding or bruising
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches
- Chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood, cold sweat, bluish-colored skin
- Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, blood clotting problems, heart failure, diabetes, or obesity.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Lung problem, including acute respiratory distress syndromeMetabolic acidosisIncreased risk of infectionsFat overload syndromeRefeeding syndrome (in severely undernourished patients)Aluminum toxicity
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
- Swelling
- Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
Intralipid Coupons & Prices
Intralipid 250ML of 20%
What is Intralipid ?
Intralipid is a sterile, non-pyrogenic fat emulsion primarily composed of soy oil, egg yolk phospholipids, and glycerol, used for intravenous administration as a calorie source and providing essential fatty acids to patients unable to ingest nutrition orally. It supports patients requiring parenteral nutrition, aiding in maintaining adequate energy levels and promoting cellular function. Intralipid is particularly utilized in hospital settings for individuals with malnutrition or those recovering from surgery or critical illnesses.
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