Parenteral nutrition.
The dose and route of administration should be determined by the ability to eliminate Intralipid. Elimination of lipids is assessed by determining the concentration of triglycerides in serum.
Method of administration.
Intralipid can be injected through a Y-shaped connector or parallel to the same central or peripheral vein into which a solution of carbohydrates and / or amino acids is introduced.
Intralipid can also be added under aseptic conditions to a plastic (polymeric) container that does not contain phthalate, as part of the "All in One" mixture, which also consists of carbohydrates, amino acids, trace elements, vitamins and dipeptivene. In this case, it is necessary to control the physical stability of the mixture.
Adults. The recommended maximum dose is 3 g of triglycerides / kg / day, which corresponds to 30 ml / kg / day (Intralipid 10%) or 15 ml / kg / day (Intralipid 20%). Intralipid can cover up to 70% of energy needs. The rate of infusion of Intralipid 10% and 20% should not exceed 500 ml in 5 hours.
Newborns and young children. The recommended dose can vary from 0.5 to 4 g triglycerides / kg / day, which corresponds to 5-40 ml / kg / day (Intralipid 10%) or 2.5 - 20 ml / kg / day (Intralipid 20%).
The infusion rate should not exceed 0.17 g of triglycerides / kg / h (4 g / kg / 24 hours). In premature infants and in infants born with low body weight, it is advisable to perform Intralipid infusion continuously throughout the day. The initial dose of 0.5-1 g / kg / day can be increased by 0.5-1 g / kg / day to a dose of 2 g / kg / day. Only with strict control of serum triglyceride concentrations,liver tests and oxygen saturation of blood can be further increased to 4 g / kg / day. Do not attempt to exceed this level in order to reimburse the previously missed dose.
Lack of essential fatty acids.
To prevent or correct the insufficiency of unsaturated fatty acids, the introduction of Intralipid is recommended, ensuring the intake of a sufficient amount of linoleic and linolenic acids and 4-8% of non-protein energy. In the stressful state in combination with the deficiency of essential fatty acids, it is necessary to increase the amount of Intralipid administered.
Precautions for use
When using Intralipid, control of triglycerides in blood serum is necessary. It is necessary to pay special attention to the use of Intralipid in newborns and premature babies with hyperbilirubinemia, as well as suspected pulmonary hypertension. In newborns, especially premature babies, long-term parenteral nutrition requires control of the number of platelets, liver samples.
Intralipid may affect the results of certain laboratory parameters (bilirubin, lactate dehydrogenase, oxygen saturation, hemoglobin, etc.).As a consequence, it is desirable to carry out these studies after 5-6 hours after completion of the drug infusion.
Any remnants of the drug from the open container must be destroyed.