Kabiven overview
BRAND NAMES:
Kabiven, Ionosol Mb/5% Dextrose, Clinolipid, Perikabiven, Intralipid, Normosol-M w/5% Dextrose, SmartRx MLD Kit, Nutrilipid, pH 12 Sterile Diluent for Flolan, Omegaven, R-Gene 10, Smoflipid, Sterile Diluent for Treprostinil, triCitrasol
Generic Names:
Kabiven
Uses:
Provides your body with extra water and carbohydrates (calories from sugar). Dextrose is used in many different health conditions., Provides your body with nutrients such as protein, sugar, vitamins, minerals, and sometimes fat (lipids). Parenteral solution is needed when you cannot eat food by mouth or if you cannot get enough nutrition from your diet for several days. You may need parenteral solution if you have serious medical problems such as AIDS, cancer, or serious burns., Provides your body with nutrients such as fat (lipids) and sometimes protein, sugar, vitamins, and minerals. This medicine is needed when you cannot eat food by mouth or if you cannot get enough nutrition from your diet for several days. You may need this medicine if you have serious medical problems such as AIDS, cancer, or serious burns.
Therapeutic Classes:
Parenteral Solution, Diagnostic Agent, Pituitary Function, Antidote, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Parenteral Lipids, Nutritive Agent
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Kabiven used for?
What form(s) does Kabiven come in?
Injectable
What are common Kabiven dosages?
Flex Cont 2053ML of 3.3-9.8-3.9-0.7%
How to take Kabiven
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.
Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.
If you receive this medicine at home, a caregiver will teach you, a family member, or friend how to give the medicine. You may need to add vitamins or medicine to the solution before using it. Your caregiver will show you how to do this.
If you do not need to use all of the medicine in a package, throw away the leftover medicine. Do not save any to use later.
Do not use this medicine if the solution (liquid) looks cloudy or has solid pieces floating in it. Do not use the medicine if it is separated like oil and water, or is leaking from the bag. Carefully follow any instructions for mixing, preparing, and giving this medicine.
Do not use this medicine if the solution (liquid) looks cloudy or has solid pieces floating in it. Do not use the medicine if it is separated like oil and water or is leaking from the bag. Carefully follow all instructions for preparing and giving this medicine.
What to do if you miss a dose of Kabiven
Call your doctor, pharmacist, treatment clinic, or home health caregiver for instructions. The exact instructions depend on the reason you are receiving this medicine.
You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose
Remove the medicine from the refrigerator at least 2 hours before using it. This will bring the solution to room temperature and make the injection more comfortable for you. Do not heat the medicine in a microwave oven.
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.
Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets. Follow any special instructions about how to throw away empty medicine bottles, tubes, or bags.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Kabiven contraindications - Who shouldn't take Kabiven?
You should not receive blood through the same tube that you are receiving dextrose through.
Parenteral solution provides nutrients that your body needs. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, there is no reason why you should not receive this medicine.
Kabiven warnings
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding, or if you have diabetes.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Your nutritional needs may be higher than normal.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. This is especially important if this medicine is being given to a baby.
Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, blood clotting problems, or high cholesterol. Also tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to vitamins, eggs, oils, or peanuts.
Swelling, redness, bleeding, or pain where the needle is placed.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have medical problems with your pancreas, liver, or kidney, or if you have heart disease.
Trouble breathing.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
Yellow skin or eyes.
Kabiven interactions & what to avoid when taking Kabiven
Do not add anything to the dextrose solution unless your caregiver tells you to. Dextrose is often used with other medicines or nutrients (such as vitamins and minerals), but not all medicines and nutrients are safe to mix together and must be done using a special technique to prevent contamination.
Do not use any other vitamins or mineral supplements without asking your doctor first.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. This is especially important if this medicine is being given to a baby.
Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, blood clotting problems, or high cholesterol. Also tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to vitamins, eggs, oils, or peanuts.
Make sure your doctor knows if you have medical problems with your pancreas, liver, or kidney, or if you have heart disease.
Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.
Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
Kabiven side effects - How does Kabiven make you feel?
Serious Side Effects
Confusion and weakness with muscle twitching.
Fever.
Confusion and weakness with uneven heartbeat and shortness of breath.
Severe swelling, especially in your feet, legs, hands, or arms.
Numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.
Swelling, redness, bleeding, or pain where the needle is placed.
Pale, hot, dry skin with fruit-like breath odor, fainting, and shortness of breath.
Trouble breathing.
Rapid weight gain.
Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.
Yellow skin or eyes.
Less Serious Side Effects
Blurred vision, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased thirst.
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting.
Increase in how much or how often you urinate.
Pain, redness, swelling, or cold feeling where the needle is placed.
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