alanine + arginine + glycine + histidine + isoleucine + leucine + lysine + methionine + phenylalanine + proline + serine + threonine + tryptophan + tyrosine + valine at a glance
Medicine class
Parenteral nutrition amino-acid solution
Administration
Given by intravenous infusion through a central venous catheter by trained healthcare professionals
Other nutrients
Energy, electrolytes, vitamins, trace elements and sometimes fat are supplied separately according to individual needs
What is alanine + arginine + glycine + histidine + isoleucine + leucine + lysine + methionine + phenylalanine + proline + serine + threonine + tryptophan + tyrosine + valine used for?
The selected product provides a source of nitrogen for amino-acid synthesis as part of parenteral nutrition.
Nutrition support when adequate oral nutrition cannot be absorbed.
Used with an adequate energy source, minerals and vitamins; essential fatty acids may also be required.
How does alanine + arginine + glycine + histidine + isoleucine + leucine + lysine + methionine + phenylalanine + proline + serine + threonine + tryptophan + tyrosine + valine work?
The infused L-amino acids enter the bloodstream directly and provide nitrogen and building blocks for protein synthesis. Carbohydrate or lipid energy helps retain amino acids for tissue maintenance and repair rather than using them mainly as fuel.
How to take alanine + arginine + glycine + histidine + isoleucine + leucine + lysine + methionine + phenylalanine + proline + serine + threonine + tryptophan + tyrosine + valine
Trained healthcare professionals prepare and administer this product through a central venous catheter. Additives must be compatible, mixed aseptically and tailored to nutritional and electrolyte requirements.
Do not use a cloudy, discoloured, leaking or particle-containing solution.
Do not reconnect a partly used bag.
Do not administer blood through the same infusion equipment.
Protect the solution and administration set from light when used in neonates and children below two years.
alanine + arginine + glycine + histidine + isoleucine + leucine + lysine + methionine + phenylalanine + proline + serine + threonine + tryptophan + tyrosine + valine side effects
Get urgent medical advice
- Severe allergic or anaphylactoid reaction, potentially involving breathing difficulty, shock, rash or swelling.
- Pulmonary vascular precipitates causing acute breathing problems or embolic complications.
- Catheter-related infection or sepsis.
- Raised blood ammonia or nitrogen-containing waste products, particularly with liver, kidney or amino-acid metabolism disorders.
- Liver and gallbladder complications during parenteral nutrition.
- Venous irritation or thrombophlebitis, with pain, redness, warmth or swelling around the infusion site.
alanine + arginine + glycine + histidine + isoleucine + leucine + lysine + methionine + phenylalanine + proline + serine + threonine + tryptophan + tyrosine + valine in pregnancy
There are inadequate product-specific data in pregnancy. A specialist should assess nutritional need and potential benefits and risks before treatment.
alanine + arginine + glycine + histidine + isoleucine + leucine + lysine + methionine + phenylalanine + proline + serine + threonine + tryptophan + tyrosine + valine while breastfeeding
There are inadequate product-specific data during breastfeeding. The prescriber and nutrition team should assess the need for intravenous nutrition and the potential benefits and risks for the parent and child.
alanine + arginine + glycine + histidine + isoleucine + leucine + lysine + methionine + phenylalanine + proline + serine + threonine + tryptophan + tyrosine + valine interactions
Formal medicine-interaction studies have not been performed. Physical compatibility and safe line use are important.
Calcium and phosphate additives
Excessive or incompatible additions can form precipitates that may obstruct the line or cause serious pulmonary complications.
Blood and blood products
Do not administer through the same infusion equipment simultaneously, immediately before or immediately after this solution because pseudo-agglutination may occur.
Other medicines or nutrition additives
Only add substances after compatibility and stability have been confirmed under aseptic pharmacy procedures.
Common questions about alanine + arginine + glycine + histidine + isoleucine + leucine + lysine + methionine + phenylalanine + proline + serine + threonine + tryptophan + tyrosine + valine
Answers are fully visible for fast scanning and source review.
Is this the same as intravenous protein?
It contains individual amino acids rather than whole proteins. The body uses these amino acids as building blocks for protein synthesis.
Why is glucose or fat given with it?
A separate energy source helps the body use amino acids for protein synthesis instead of mainly burning them for energy.
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