Aminoplasmal Hepa is administered intravenously, through a central venous catheter.
The method of application of the preparation:
The drug is supplied in bottles designed for single use. Any unused volumes of the drug are not subject to storage and must be discarded. Do not use the drug if the solution is not clear, there are obvious signs of damage on the bottle or leakage is broken.
Recommended doses
If the doctor is not prescribed otherwise, then, taking into account the individual needs of the patient, the following doses are recommended:
Adults:
Standard dose:
7-10 ml / kg of body weight / day, which corresponds to 0.7-1 g of amino acids / kg of body weight / day.
Maximum dose:
15 ml / kg of body weight / day, which corresponds to 1.5 g of amino acids / kg of body weight / day.
Children from 2 years:
Standard dose:
7-10 ml / kg of body weight / day, which corresponds to 0.7-1 g of amino acids / kg of body weight / day.
When using the drug Aminoplasmal Gepa in children, it is necessary to carefully take into account age, nutritional status and the underlying disease of the patient.
In the case of complete parenteral nutrition, it is also necessary to introduce carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins and microelements.
Infusion rate:
Treatment of hepatic coma
For patients with hepatic encephalopathy, it is recommended at the beginning of treatment to administer Aminoplasmal Gepa at a high rate, until an effect occurs. For example, for a patient weighing 70 kg: during the first two hours of infusion:
50 drops / minute, which corresponds approximately to 150 ml / hour (2 ml / kg body weight / hour)
from the 3rd to the 4th hour of infusion:
25 drops / min, which corresponds approximately to 75 ml / hour (1 ml / kg body weight / hour)
starting from the 5th hour of infusion:
15 drops / minute, which corresponds approximately to 45 ml / hour (0.6 ml / kg body weight / hour). Supportive therapy / parenteral nutrition:
15-25 drops / min, which corresponds approximately to 45-75 ml / h (0.6-1.0 ml / kg body weight / hour).
Duration of use:
Aminoplasmal Hep should be used until the threat of development of hepatic encephalopathy disappears.