Nutriflex Omega Plus, 1000 mL Emulsion for infusion
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Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Parenteral nutrition for patients in moderate to severe catabolism.
Dosage (summary)
Max 40 mL/kg/day; infusion rate max 2 mL/kg/hour.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use in pregnancy only if necessary; not recommended during breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Insulin
- Heparin
- Corticosteroids
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
- Severe hypertriglyceridemia
- Severe coagulopathy
- Acidosis
Common side effects
- Hyperglycaemia
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fat overload syndrome
Counselling Points
- Monitor blood glucose levels
- Infusion should be gradual
- Avoid mixing with other solutions
Serious warnings
- Monitor triglycerides
- Risk of fluid overload
- Anaphylactic reactions
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