AMINOVEL 600 injection is a well-balanced mixture of L-Amino acids Optimally proportioned for maximum protein synthesis. Sorbitol, vitamins and electrolytes supplement nutritional needs for the body.
AMINOVEL 600 injection is a sterile aqueous solution supplying approx 600 calories per litre.
Indications : AMINOVEL 600 injection is recommended for parenteral nutrition supply In the following conditions.
As supplement nutrition in the case of the impairement of the gastrointestinal tract as in clinical situation of short bowel syndrome, anorexia and severe gastro-intestinal disorder.
Prolonged gastro-intestinal rest is necessary as in case of enterocutaneous fistulae and involving the gastro-intestinal tract.
In increased metabolic need as in the cases of severe burns, trauma and after surgery.
In other critical cases, which require exogenous nutrition such as tumor, severe infections, severe stress and protein deficiency.
Dosage and administration :
For internal disorder or presurgical protein deficiency : the usual dosage is 500 ml. AMINOVEL 600 injection by intravenous drip infusion over 4-6 hr (20-30 drops/min) simultaneously or followed by a 10% sugar solution 500 ml over 2 hr (60-80 drop/min). These infusions are repeated at 12 hr intervals for 5-7 days. The intervals may be prolonged to 24 hr according to patient condition and response.
For postsurgical impairement of protein synthesis : The usual adult dosage is 500 ml of AMINOVEL 600 injection by intravenous drip infusion over 4-6 hr (20-30 drops/min) following drip infusion of Darrow’s solution 1000 ml over 4 hr (60-100 drops/min) and followed by drip infusion of a 10% sugar solution 500 ml over 2 hr (60-100 drops/min). These infusions are started on the 3 rd postsurgical day, and repeated at 24 hr intervals for 5-7 days.
Action and characteristics : AMINOVEL 600 Injection supplies the following essential components for parenteral nutrition :
The eight essential amino acids : Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan and Valine are indispensable for protein synthesis.
Sorbitol to supply calories to meet metabolic energy requirements
Vitamins to prevent deficiencies and to promote the biosynthesis of protein.
Minerals to maintain electrolyte balance and to promote synthesis of protein