Drug details

Aminosyn PF 7% Sulfite Free (amino acid injection 7% pediatric formula)

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Aminosyn-PF 7%, Sulfite-Free (amino acid injection, pediatric formula) is a combination of amino acids used for the nutritional support of infants (including those of low birth weight) and young children requiring TPN via either central or peripheral infusion routes. Parenteral nutrition with Aminosyn-PF 7% is indicated to prevent nitrogen and weight loss or treat negative nitrogen balance in infants and young children where (1) the alimentary tract by the oral gastrostomy, or jejunostomy route, cannot or should not be used or adequate protein intake is not feasible by these routes, (2) gastrointestinal absorption of protein is impaired; or (3) protein requirements are substantially increased as with extensive burns.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea
• flushing
• fever, and
• injection site reactions) skin redness, inflammation, blood clots, and swelling)

The following drugs are related to Aminosyn PF 7% Sulfite Free, either as a replacement or used together:

• FreAmine (amino acid injection)
• Prosol (amino acids injection, for intravenous use)
• Chromium (chromium chloride injection solution)
• Nouress (cysteine hydrochloride injection)
• Tralement (trace elements)