Kabiven Central Infusion
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Product introduction
Kabiven Central Infusion is a combination of amino acids, electrolytes, dextrose, and lipid injectable emulsion for intravenous use. It provides essential nutrients to patients who are unable to receive their nutrition through oral or enteral feeding, helping to treat nutritional deficiencies.
Kabiven Central Infusion is administered typically in a hospital or clinical setting by a doctor or a nurse. It is given intravenously, ensuring the nutrients are delivered directly into the bloodstream. To achieve the best result, it is important to follow the dosage and administration instructions carefully.
Common side effects of Kabiven Central Infusion may include nausea, vomiting, elevated liver enzymes, and electrolyte imbalances. If you experience any of these symptoms, inform your doctor immediately. Staying hydrated and monitoring blood levels regularly can help manage and prevent these side effects.
While on treatment with Kabiven Central Infusion, avoid activities that could lead to infections at the infusion site. Be cautious if you have conditions like severe liver disease, kidney problems, or metabolic disorders, as this medicine may not be suitable for you. Always inform your doctor your medical history and any other medications you are taking to prevent potential interactions and complications. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of Kabiven Central Infusion
Benefits of Kabiven Central Infusion
In Nutritional deficiencies
Kabiven Central Infusion is generally administered on patients who are unable to consume food orally or via enteral feeding. It provides a balanced mix of essential nutrients, including amino acids for protein synthesis, dextrose for energy, lipids for essential fatty acids, and electrolytes for maintaining fluid and mineral balance. This medicine supports overall health, promotes healing, and helps maintain metabolic functions. Infusing these nutrients into the bloodstream directly ensures efficient absorption and utilization, making it an effective solution for patients with severe nutritional needs.
Side effects of Kabiven Central Infusion
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Kabiven Central
- Nausea
- Fever
- High blood pressure
- Vomiting
- Decreased hemoglobin
- Decreased protein levels in blood
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Increased gamma-glutamyltransferase
How to use Kabiven Central Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Kabiven Central Infusion works
Kabiven Central Infusion acts as the sole source of nutrition in patients, providing macronutrients (amino acids, dextrose and lipids) and micronutrients (electrolytes). The amino acids act as raw materials for making protein. Dextrose yields energy. Lipids provide a biologically utilizable source of calories.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kabiven Central Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Kabiven Central Infusion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Kabiven Central Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
NOT RELEVANT
Not relevant, as Kabiven Central Infusion is intended for use in hospitalised patients.
Kidney
CAUTION
Kabiven Central Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kabiven Central Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Kabiven Central Infusion should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kabiven Central Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Kabiven Central Infusion?
If you miss a dose of Kabiven Central Infusion, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Kabiven Central Infusion
₹2.93/ml of Infusion
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Quick tips
- Kabiven Central Infusion is not recommended for use in pediatric patients <2 years.
- Tell your doctor if you have an allergy to egg, soybean, peanut or any of the ingredients.
- Before giving Kabiven Central Infusion, your doctor may recommend a lipid profile test.
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What are you using Kabiven Central Infusion for?
Nutritional d*
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*Nutritional deficiencies
How much was the improvement?
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What were the side-effects while using Kabiven Central Infusion?
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*No Side Effect
FAQs
Q. What is Kabiven Central Infusion used for?
Kabiven Central Infusion is used to provide essential nutrients intravenously to patients who are unable to receive their nutrition orally or enterally. This helps treat and prevent nutritional deficiencies in such patients.
Q. How is Kabiven Central Infusion administered?
Kabiven Central Infusion is administered through an intravenous infusion. This ensures the nutrients are delivered directly into the bloodstream for efficient absorption.
Q. Who should not use Kabiven Central Infusion?
Patients with severe liver disease, kidney problems, or metabolic disorders should avoid using Kabiven Central Infusion. Always discuss your medical history with your doctor before starting treatment.
Q. How does Kabiven Central Infusion help in nutritional deficiencies?
Kabiven Central Infusion provides comprehensive nutritional support by supplying essential amino acids, energy, fats, and minerals directly into the bloodstream. This ensures efficient utilization and aiding in recovery and overall health maintenance.
Q. Can Kabiven Central Infusion be used at home?
Kabiven Central Infusion is typically administered in a hospital or clinical setting. If home administration is necessary, it should only be done under strict guidance and supervision of a healthcare professional.
Q. What precautions should be taken while using Kabiven Central Infusion?
Ensure that all components of Kabiven Central Infusion are mixed thoroughly before use. Avoid activities that could lead to infections at the infusion site and inform your doctor about any other medications you are taking to prevent interactions.
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- Amino Acids, Electrolytes, Dextrose, and Lipid Injectable Emulsion for intravenous use [Prescribing Information]. Uppsala, Sweden: Fresenius Kabi; 2023. [Accessed 30 June 2024] (online) Available from:
- Fresenius Kabi. Kabiven-Perikabiven [Product Information]. [Accessed 30 June 2024] (online) Available from:
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Address: Fresenius Kabi AG , Else-Kröner-Straße 1 , 61352 Bad Homburg , Germany
Country of origin: India
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