acetylcysteine + alanine + arginine + 16 other active ingredients at a glance
Medicine class
Amino-acid solution for parenteral nutrition
Usual role
Supports growth, tissue maintenance and recovery when oral or enteral nutrition is impossible, insufficient or contraindicated
Administration
Given by healthcare professionals through a central vein
Light protection
The bag and administration set must be protected from light for children younger than 2 years
What is acetylcysteine + alanine + arginine + 16 other active ingredients used for?
Licensed to supply amino acids as part of parenteral nutrition for newborn infants, including preterm infants, toddlers and children.
Used when nutrition by mouth or through the gastrointestinal tract is impossible, inadequate or contraindicated.
Used with appropriate glucose, lipids, electrolytes, vitamins, trace elements and fluids; it is not complete nutrition by itself.
How does acetylcysteine + alanine + arginine + 16 other active ingredients work?
The infusion delivers amino acids directly into the bloodstream for making structural and functional proteins. Glucose or fat is supplied separately so amino acids are less likely to be used mainly for energy.
How to take acetylcysteine + alanine + arginine + 16 other active ingredients
Prepared and administered by trained healthcare professionals through a central venous line.
Use only a clear, particle-free, colourless to light-yellow solution from an intact bag.
For children younger than 2 years, protect the bag and giving set from ambient light until administration is complete.
Add nutrients only when compatibility is documented and use strict aseptic technique.
The container is single-use; discard unused solution after the infusion.
acetylcysteine + alanine + arginine + 16 other active ingredients side effects
Common or expected effects
- Nausea and vomiting are uncommon and may occur particularly near the start of parenteral nutrition.
Get urgent medical advice
- Allergic reactions can occur; their frequency is not known.
- Excessive or overly rapid infusion may cause fluid overload, electrolyte imbalance, pulmonary oedema, metabolic acidosis or raised blood ammonia.
acetylcysteine + alanine + arginine + 16 other active ingredients in pregnancy
Pregnancy-use data are not provided because this formulation is intended for paediatric patients. Any proposed use during pregnancy requires specialist assessment.
acetylcysteine + alanine + arginine + 16 other active ingredients while breastfeeding
Breastfeeding-use data are not provided because this formulation is intended for paediatric patients. Specialist advice is needed if maternal use is considered.
acetylcysteine + alanine + arginine + 16 other active ingredients interactions
No pharmacological interactions are known. Physical compatibility with additions or medicines sharing the infusion line must still be checked.
Medicines or nutrients added to parenteral nutrition
Mixing can cause incompatibility or loss of stability. Additions require documented compatibility and controlled aseptic conditions.
Other intravenous infusions or line-lock solutions
Y-site contact or line residues may be incompatible, requiring specialist compatibility and flushing procedures.
Common questions about acetylcysteine + alanine + arginine + 16 other active ingredients
Answers are fully visible for fast scanning and source review.
Is this a complete nutritional feed?
No. It provides amino acids and must be combined with appropriate energy, fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, trace elements and essential fatty acids.
Why does it contain acetylcysteine?
Acetylcysteine supplies cysteine as part of the amino-acid mixture. This product is not licensed for mucus clearance or paracetamol poisoning.
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