{"id":23279,"date":"2022-07-26T06:32:42","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T06:32:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=23279"},"modified":"2022-07-27T06:15:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-27T06:15:38","slug":"smofkabiven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/smofkabiven\/","title":{"rendered":"SmofKabiven uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>infusion solution,\u00a0emulsion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What SmofKabiven is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SmofKabiven is an\u00a0emulsion\u00a0and is given as a drip (\u00a0intravenous\u00a0infusion\u00a0).\u00a0The medicine consists of\u00a0amino acids\u00a0(building blocks of proteins),\u00a0glucose\u00a0(carbohydrates),\u00a0lipids\u00a0(fats), and salts (\u00a0electrolytes\u00a0) in a plastic bag and can be given to adults and children who are 2 years of age or older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SmofKabiven is given to you by healthcare professionals when nutritional supply is otherwise impossible, insufficient, or inappropriate.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using SmofKabiven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use SmofKabiven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to active substances or any other ingredient in this medicine (listed in section 6)<\/li><li>if you are allergic to fish or eggs<\/li><li>if you are allergic to peanuts or soy, do not use this medicine.\u00a0SmofKabiven contains soybean oil.<\/li><li>if you have abnormally high levels of fats in your blood (hyperlipidemia)<\/li><li>if you have severe liver disease<\/li><li>if you have problems affecting blood clotting (coagulation disorder)<\/li><li>if you have a disorder of the body&#8217;s ability to convert and break down\u00a0amino acids<\/li><li>if you suffer from severe\u00a0kidney failure\u00a0and lack access to\u00a0dialysis<\/li><li>if you are in\u00a0acute\u00a0shock<\/li><li>if you have elevated and untreated blood sugar levels (hyperglycemia)<\/li><li>if you have elevated levels of the salts (\u00a0electrolytes\u00a0) included in SmofKabiven<\/li><li>if you have fluid in your lungs (\u00a0acute\u00a0pulmonary edema\u00a0)<\/li><li>in case of overhydration (hyperhydration)<\/li><li>in untreated\u00a0heart failure<\/li><li>if you have a disorder of your blood clotting system (haemophagocytic syndrome)<\/li><li>in unstable conditions, e.g.\u00a0after serious injuries, untreated\u00a0diabetes, heart attack,\u00a0stroke, blood clot, metabolic\u00a0acidosis\u00a0(disorder in the metabolism that produces too much acid in the blood), blood poisoning, in\u00a0a coma,\u00a0and in case of too little fluid in the body (hypotonic\u00a0dehydration\u00a0)<\/li><li>for children under 2 years of age<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor before using SmofKabiven if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>kidney failure,<\/li><li>diabetes,<\/li><li>pancreatitis\u00a0(inflammation of the pancreas),<\/li><li>liver failure,<\/li><li>hypothyroidism\u00a0(thyroid problem),<\/li><li>sepsis\u00a0(blood poisoning).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experience fever, skin rash, swelling, shortness of breath, chills, sweating, nausea, or vomiting during the\u00a0infusion, tell a healthcare professional immediately, as these symptoms may be due to an\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0or to the fact that you have received too much medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your doctor may need to check your blood regularly e.g.\u00a0liver function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SmofKabiven is not intended for newborn babies or children younger than 2 years.&nbsp;SmofKabiven can be given to children who are 2 to 18 years old.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and SmofKabiven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or may be thinking about using other medicines, including non-prescription ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Data from the use of SmofKabiven during pregnancy and breastfeeding are lacking.\u00a0SmofKabiven should therefore only be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women if the doctor considers it necessary.\u00a0Use of SmofKabiven can be considered during pregnancy and breastfeeding if your doctor thinks so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not relevant because the medicine is given in a hospital.<a><\/a><br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use SmofKabiven<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor.&nbsp;Consult a doctor if you are unsure.<br>Your doctor will adapt the&nbsp;dosage&nbsp;to you individually based on your body weight and body function.&nbsp;SmofKabiven will be given to you by healthcare professionals.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much SmofKabiven&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unlikely that you will receive too much medicine, as SmofKabiven is given to you by a healthcare professional.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;<\/strong><em>(may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Slight increase in body temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon\u00a0<\/strong><em>(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em>\u00a0Increased liver levels in the blood, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, chills, dizziness, and headache.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare\u00a0<\/strong><em>(may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em>\u00a0Low or high\u00a0blood pressure, shortness of breath, palpitations (\u00a0tachycardia\u00a0).\u00a0Hypersensitivity reaction\u00a0(can cause symptoms such as swelling, fever, drop in blood pressure, skin rash,\u00a0hives\u00a0(raised red areas),\u00a0redness, headache).\u00a0Experience of heat or cold.\u00a0Pale skin.\u00a0Bluish lips and skin (due to low oxygen in the blood).\u00a0Pain in the neck, back, bones, chest, and lower back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How SmofKabiven should be stored<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the outer bag.&nbsp;Store at a maximum of 25\u00baC.&nbsp;Do not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the label on the bag and outer packaging.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20050806000036#\" rel=\"noopener\">View larger<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><th scope=\"col\"><em>The active substances are:<\/em><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><em>g per 1000 ml<\/em><\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Alanine<\/td><td>7.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Arginine<\/td><td>6.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Glycine<\/td><td>5.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Histidine<\/td><td>1.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Isoleucine<\/td><td>2.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Leucine<\/td><td>3.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lysine&nbsp;(as acetate)<\/td><td>3.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Methionine<\/td><td>2.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Phenylalanine<\/td><td>2.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Proline<\/td><td>5.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Serine<\/td><td>3.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Taurine<\/td><td>0.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The threonine<\/td><td>2.2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tryptophan<\/td><td>1.0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tyrosine<\/td><td>0.20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The election<\/td><td>3.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Calcium chloride (as dihydrate)<\/td><td>0.28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sodium glycerophosphate (as hydrate)<\/td><td>2.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Magnesium sulfate (as heptahydrate)<\/td><td>0.61<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Potassium chloride<\/td><td>2.3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sodium acetate (as trihydrate)<\/td><td>1.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Zinc sulfate (as heptahydrate)<\/td><td>0.0066<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Glucose&nbsp;(as monohydrate)<\/td><td>127<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Soybean oil, refined<\/td><td>11.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Triglyceride&nbsp;er, medium chain<\/td><td>11.4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Olive oil, refined<\/td><td>9.5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fish oil, rich in&nbsp;omega-3&nbsp;fatty acids<\/td><td>5.7<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other ingredients are\u00a0glycerol, purified egg phospholipids, all &#8211;\u00a0rac\u00a0-\u03b1-Tocopherol, sodium hydroxide (\u00a0pH\u00a0adjustment), sodium oleate, acetic acid (\u00a0pH\u00a0adjustment),\u00a0hydrochloric acid\u00a0(\u00a0pH\u00a0adjustment), and water for injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The glucose\u00a0and amino acid solutions are clear, colorless, or slightly yellow, and free of particles.\u00a0The fat emulsion is white and\u00a0homogeneous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pack sizes:<\/em><br>1 x 493 ml, 6 x 493 ml<br>1 x 986 ml, 4 x 986 ml<br>1 x 1477 ml, 4 x 1477 ml<br>1 x 1970 ml, 4 x 1970 ml<br>1 x 2463 ml, 3 x 2463 ml<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Manufacturer<\/em><br>Fresenius Kabi AB, 751 74 Uppsala, Sweden<br>Fresenius Kabi Austria GmbH, 8055 Graz, Austria<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SmofKabiven is an\u00a0emulsion\u00a0and is given as a drip (\u00a0intravenous\u00a0infusion\u00a0).\u00a0The medicine consists of\u00a0amino acids\u00a0(building blocks of proteins),\u00a0glucose\u00a0(carbohydrates),\u00a0lipids\u00a0(fats) and salts (\u00a0electrolytes\u00a0) in a plastic bag and can be given to adults and children who are 2 years of age or 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