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Omegaven inj
- Efficacy CategoryOmega 3 supplementation
- Active Ingredient(s)Refined Fish Oil (Containing high level omega-3 fatty acids)
- Medicinal Content5g
- Insurance codeNot covered
| Characteristics | Infusion vials containing a white, homogeneous emulsion |
|---|---|
| Full Ingredient | Active ingredient?: 5g of refined fish oil (rich in omega-3 fatty acids) in 50ml Inactive ingredients: Glycerol, water for injection, sodium hydroxide, refined egg phospholipids, sodium oleate |
| Efficacy/Effect | Supplementation of omega-3 fatty acids, particularly DHA and EPA for patients undergoing jugular vein nutrition (when oral or gastrointestinal nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or limited) |
| Usage/Dosage |
Daily Dosage: Omegaven 1ml up to 2ml/kg body weight = Refined fish oil 0.1g up to 0.2g/kg body weight = For patients weighing 70kg, administer 70 to 140ml of Omegaven Omegaven should be administered with other fat emulsions. In this case, the proportion of Omegaven should be 10% to 20% of total fat intake, while fat dosage should not exceed 2g/kg body weight/day. Maximum dosing rate: Omegaven 0.5mL/kg body weight/hour = Refined fish oil 0.05g/kg body weight/hour Do not exceed the maximum dosing rate. Exceeding the maximum dosing rate may result in a sharp increase in serum triglyceride levels. Route of administration: Intravenous drip into a central or peripheral vein. Shake well before use. Ensure compatibility before administering together with other injection solutions (e.g. amino acid solution, carbohydrate solution) in the same line (by-pass, Y-stick). Duration of administration: Do not administer for more than 4 weeks. |
| Storage | Store at 25℃ or below, but do not freeze |
| Packaging Unit | 50ml/bottle X 10 |