What is Clinimix E/Dextrose (8/14)? Uses, warnings & side effects

TPN and PPN solutions are usually made by the pharmacist for your specific medical needs. Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

Check the liquid in the IV bag before you use this medicine. Do not use it if the bag has a leak or the liquid is cloudy or has solid pieces in it. Get a new bag and tell your caregiver.

Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

Injection routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. Throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Make sure the doctor knows about any severe health problems you have, including liver or kidney disease, or trouble urinating. Tell the doctor about any allergy you have, especially if you are allergic to amino acids or sulfites.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, asthma, or other breathing problems. Tell your doctor if you have mineral level problems in your blood (such as abnormal electrolyte levels, which may include high potassium levels or low calcium). Make sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease, stomach bleeding, or circulation problems, such as heart failure or blood-clotting problems.

Your IV could cause an infection. Carefully follow all instructions about how to keep the IV area clean and how to handle the TPN or PPN solution. Tell your caregiver if you have a fever; redness, swelling, or pain around the IV needle; or any other symptoms that resemble an infection.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Redness, warmth, swelling, or a lump where the needle is placed

Trouble breathing

Unexplained fever or chills

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using tetracycline. Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

Do not add anything to the solution unless your doctor or other health caregiver has told you to.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.