Drug details

Kabiven (amino acids, electrolytes, dextrose and lipid injectable emulsion)

type of Nutritionals, Other

Kabiven (amino acids, electrolytes, dextrose and lipid) Injectable Emulsion is indicated as a source of calories, protein, electrolytes and essential fatty acids for adult patients requiring parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. Kabiven may be used to prevent essential fatty acid deficiency or treat negative nitrogen balance in adult patients.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• fever,
• pale skin,
• lightheadedness,
• confusion,
• sweating,
• swelling in your hands or feet,
• chest pain
• redness, swelling, warmth, or skin changes where the injection was fiven,
• severe shortness of breath, and

The following drugs are related to Kabiven, either as a replacement or used together:

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