Nutrilipid 20%

Nutrilipid ® 20% is indicated as a source of calories and essential fatty acids for parenteral nutrition and as a source of essential fatty acids when a deficiency occurs when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. Nutrilipid 20% is indicated as a source of calories and essential fatty acids for parenteral nutrition and as a source of essential fatty acids when a deficiency occurs when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated.

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Nutrilipid 20% injection is contraindicated in patients who have: Known hypersensitivity to egg, soybean, peanut, or any of the active or inactive ingredients in Nutrilipid 20% [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ]. Severe disorders of lipid metabolism characterized by hypertriglyceridemia (serum triglyceride >1,000 mg/dL) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.7) ]. Known hypersensitivity to egg, soybean, peanut, or any of the active or inactive ingredients.

( 4 ) Severe disorders of lipid metabolism characterized by hypertriglyceridemia (serum triglycerides >1,000 mg/dL). ( 4, 5.7 )

Clinical Decompensation with Rapid Infusion of Intravenous Lipid Emulsion in Neonates and Infants : Acute respiratory distress, metabolic acidosis, and death after rapid infusion of intravenous lipid emulsions have been reported. ( 5.1, 8.4 ) Parenteral Nutrition-Associated Liver Disease : Increased risk in patients who receive parenteral nutrition for greater than 2 weeks, especially preterm neonates. Monitor liver tests; if abnormalities occur, consider discontinuation or dosage reduction.

( 5.2, 8.4 ) Hypersensitivity reactions: Monitor for signs or symptoms. Discontinue infusion if reactions occur. ( 5.3 ) Infections, Fat Overload Syndrome, and Refeeding Syndrome, Hypertriglyceridemia: Monitor for signs and symptoms; monitor laboratory parameters. ( 5.4 , 5.5 , 5.6, 5.7 ) Aluminum Toxicity : Increased risk in patients with renal impairment, including preterm neonates. ( 5.8, 8.4 )

5.1 Clinical Decompensation with Rapid Infusion of Intravenous Lipid Emulsion in Neonates and Infants In the postmarketing setting, serious adverse reactions including acute respiratory distress, metabolic acidosis, and death have been reported in neonates and infants after rapid infusion of intravenous lipid emulsions. Hypertriglyceridemia was commonly reported. Strictly adhere to the recommended total daily dosage; the hourly infusion rate should not exceed 0.75 mL/kg/hour [see Dosage and Administration (2.4) ].