Used to meet the nutritional requirements of newborn babies requiring total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and in adult and children with severe liver disease who may have impaired enzymatic processes and require TPN. Also used to provide a more complete profile of amino acids for protein synthesis.
Therapeutic Classes:
Amino Acid Supplement
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Elcys used for?
What form(s) does Elcys come in?
Injectable
What are common Elcys dosages?
Vial 10ml of 50mg/ml
Elcys images - What does Elcys look like?
Elcys 10ml of 50mg/ml vial
How to take Elcys
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
This medicine is added to your or your baby's TPN bag. After mixing, it is given through a needle placed in one of your or your baby's veins.
What to do if you miss a dose of Elcys
Elcys contraindications - Who shouldn't take Elcys?
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you or your child had an allergic reaction to cysteine or any amino acids, or if you or your child have an inborn error for amino acid metabolism, acidosis, or lung problems (including pulmonary edema).
Elcys warnings
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
This medicine may cause the following problems:Pulmonary embolism caused by the precipitates found in the TPN, infusion set, or catheterVein damage or clotLiver problemsAluminum toxicity
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you or your child have kidney disease, liver problems, heart disease, gallstones, or electrolyte imbalance.
Elcys interactions & what to avoid when taking Elcys
Elcys side effects - How does Elcys make you feel?
Serious Side Effects
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Warmth, redness, pain, swelling, or lump at the infusion site
Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
