Smofkabiven Elektrolyytitön
SmofKabiven Electrolyte-Free is a medicine given as a drip to provide the body with amino acids, glucose, and fats when it's difficult to get nutrition otherwise.
Form
infuusioneste, emulsio
Active Ingredient
Glucose monohydrate
Manufacturer
Fresenius Kabi AB
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose based on your weight and body functions.
Method
This medicine is given as a drip directly into your bloodstream by healthcare professionals.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 35 ml per kg of body weight.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •A slight increase in body temperature.
RARE
- •High liver values in blood.
- •Loss of appetite.
- •Nausea.
- •Vomiting.
- •Chills.
- •Dizziness.
- •Headache.
- •Low or high blood pressure.
- •Shortness of breath.
- •Heart palpitations (fast heartbeat).
- •Allergic reactions (may include swelling, fever, drop in blood pressure, skin rash, hives, redness, headache).
- •Feeling hot or cold.
- •Pale skin.
- •Bluish lips and skin (due to lack of oxygen in blood).
- •Pain in neck, back, bones, chest, or lower back.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient, fish, eggs, peanuts, or soy.
- Do not use if you have very high fat levels in your blood.
- Do not use if you have severe liver problems.
- Do not use if you have blood clotting problems.
- Do not use if your body cannot properly process amino acids.
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- Do not use if you have severe kidney problems and cannot get dialysis.
- Do not use if you are in acute shock.
- Do not use if you have uncontrolled high blood sugar.
- Do not use if you have fluid in your lungs.
- Do not use if you have too much fluid in your body.
- Do not use if you have untreated heart failure.
- Do not use if you have a certain immune system disorder (hemophagocytic syndrome).
- Do not use if you are in an unstable condition, such as severe injury, uncontrolled diabetes, heart attack, stroke, blood clot, too much acid in blood, severe infection, unconsciousness, or severe dehydration.
- This medicine is not for children under 2 years old.
- Tell healthcare staff immediately if you get fever, rash, swelling, breathing problems, chills, sweating, nausea, or vomiting during the infusion, as these could be signs of an allergic reaction or too much medicine.
- Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you have kidney problems, diabetes, pancreas inflammation, liver problems, thyroid problems, or blood poisoning (sepsis).