olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined at a glance
Medicine class
Intravenous lipid emulsion for parenteral nutrition
Main role
Provides calories and essential fatty acids directly into the bloodstream
Administration
Given by intravenous infusion under healthcare supervision
Important allergy information
Contains soya oil and egg phospholipids; contraindicated with egg, soya or peanut protein hypersensitivity
What is olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined used for?
The selected product is licensed as:
A source of calories and essential fatty acids for people requiring parenteral nutrition.
How does olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined work?
The emulsion carries triglycerides made from refined olive and soya oils. These are broken down similarly to fats naturally transported in blood. Released fatty acids can provide energy, be stored, or become part of cell membranes. The soya-oil component supplies essential fatty acids.
How to take olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined
It is given into a vein by a healthcare professional, usually alongside glucose, amino acids and other components of parenteral nutrition. The final mixture determines whether central or peripheral venous access is suitable.
Use only when the bag is intact and the emulsion is evenly milky.
Use promptly after opening; it is a single-use preparation and partly used bags must not be reconnected.
Do not add medicines or electrolytes directly unless compatibility and stability have been established under aseptic conditions.
For neonates and children younger than 2 years, protect the bag and administration set from light until administration is complete.
olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined side effects
Common or expected effects
- Nausea or vomiting
- Raised blood glucose
- Raised blood fats or triglycerides
- Reduced blood protein levels
- Abdominal swelling
- Low blood pressure
- Muscle spasms
- Abnormal liver tests, raised bilirubin or cholestasis
Get urgent medical advice
- Allergic reaction, including rash, breathing difficulty, swelling or circulatory collapse
- Sudden clinical deterioration consistent with fat overload syndrome, such as fever, abnormal bleeding, jaundice or reduced consciousness
- Severe breathing difficulty or metabolic acidosis, particularly following rapid infusion in neonates or infants
- Possible catheter infection, including fever, shivering or an inflamed, painful line site
olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined in pregnancy
Adequate product-specific pregnancy data are unavailable. Use requires an individual specialist assessment of the expected nutritional benefit and potential risks.
olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined while breastfeeding
Adequate product-specific information during breastfeeding is unavailable. The prescriber should assess the need for parenteral nutrition and the potential risks and benefits before use.
olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined interactions
Interaction studies are limited. Important practical considerations include:
Coumarin anticoagulants, including warfarin
Naturally occurring vitamin K1 in the oils may oppose anticoagulant activity, so anticoagulation may require closer review.
Other intravenous medicines or electrolytes
Direct addition can destabilise the emulsion or cause precipitates; compatibility must be confirmed before mixing or co-administration.
Common questions about olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined
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What is olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined used for?
It supplies intravenous calories and essential fatty acids as part of parenteral nutrition when adequate nutrition cannot be taken or absorbed through the gut.
Is olive oil, refined + soya bean oil, refined the same as cooking oil?
No. It is a sterile pharmaceutical emulsion specifically prepared for intravenous infusion and must not be substituted with food-grade oils.
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