Olimel N12e
Olimel N12E is an intravenous nutrition solution used when you cannot eat normally. It provides your body with glucose, fats, amino acids, and electrolytes.
Form
infuusioneste, emulsio
Active Ingredient
Alanine
Manufacturer
Baxter Oy
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine the dose and infusion rate based on your individual needs and condition.
Method
This medicine is given as an infusion into a large vein in your chest through a tube (catheter). It should be at room temperature when given.
Important
An infusion of one bag usually lasts 12-24 hours. Do not exceed the maximum daily dose set by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Rapid heart rate
- •Decreased appetite
- •High fat levels in the blood
- •Abdominal pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea
- •High blood pressure
RARE
- •Allergic reactions, including sweating, fever, chills, rash, and breathing difficulties
- •Infusion leakage outside the vein (extravasation), leading to pain, swelling, or tissue damage
- •Vomiting
- •Fat overload syndrome, causing sudden worsening of health with symptoms like fever, blood cell changes, liver problems, or coma
- •Abnormal liver function tests or yellowing of the skin/eyes (jaundice)
Important Warnings
- Do not give to premature babies, newborns, or children under 2 years of age.
- Inform your doctor if you are allergic to egg, soy, peanut protein, or corn products.
- Stop the infusion immediately if you experience signs of an allergic reaction, such as sweating, fever, chills, headache, rash, or difficulty breathing.
- Do not mix or give with certain antibiotics (like ceftriaxone) or blood products through the same infusion line. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you are taking.
- Report any pain, burning, swelling, or leakage at the infusion site to your doctor or nurse immediately.
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- This medicine must only be given into a large vein in your chest (central vein).