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Total Parenteral Nutrition

Generic name: Total Parenteral Nutrition [ TOE-tal-par-EN-ter-al-noo-TRISH-un ]
Brand names: Kabiven, Perikabiven
Drug class: Intravenous nutritional products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 14, 2023.

Warning

  • Watch premature infants closely. Very bad and sometimes deadly side effects have happened due to too much fat getting into the lungs. Talk with the doctor.

Uses of Total Parenteral Nutrition:

What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Total Parenteral Nutrition?

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with total parenteral nutrition.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take total parenteral nutrition with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take Total Parenteral Nutrition?

How is this medicine (Total Parenteral Nutrition) best taken?

Use total parenteral nutrition as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

Intralipid, cysteine, parenteral nutrition solution, Novamine

What are some other side effects of Total Parenteral Nutrition?

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if you have any side effects that bother you or do not go away.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-332-1088. You may also report side effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

How do I store and/or throw out Total Parenteral Nutrition?

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