- Specific formulation of amino acids intended for pharmacists to use as an ingredient in preparing a patient's total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution
- Not for Direct Infusion
Features:
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Amino Acid Source:
- Provides the necessary building blocks for proteins, which is crucial for patients who cannot receive adequate nutrition through their digestive system
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Pharmacy Bulk Package:
- NOT for direct intravenous infusion
- Contents are meant to be used by a pharmacy to prepare a custom, sterile intravenous admixture
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Admixture Program:
- Solution is a "pharmacy bulk package," meaning it contains multiple single doses
- Pharmacist will use this to combine with other components, such as dextrose, electrolytes, and/or lipids, to create a complete and customized total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution for a patient
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Indication:
- Travasol is used for patients who require parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated
- Also used to treat negative nitrogen balance
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Container:
- The solution is in a ViaFlex plastic container, which is a flexible bag
- Sterile
- Latex-Free
Contents:
- 1,000mL per bag
- 8 Bags per case
