Administer via infusion into a peripheral or central vein over 14-24 hr. Infusion rate should not exceed 3 mL/kg/hr (corresponding to 0.21 g glucose, 0.1 g amino acids & 0.08 g fat/kg/hr).
Immediately interrupt infusion at any sign or symptom of anaphylactic reaction (eg, fever, shivering, rash or dyspnoea). Avoid any contamination especially during catheter insertion. Not to be given simultaneously w/ blood in the same infusion set. Patients w/ DM, pancreatitis, hypothyroidism, sepsis. Recommended to use continuous & well-controlled infusion. Monitor serum glucose, electrolytes, osmolarity, fluids balance, acid-base status, liver & enzyme tests. Evaluate catheter insertion sites daily for local sign of thrombophlebitis. Kidney & liver problems. Pregnancy & lactation. Not indicated for newborn babies or childn <2 yr. Childn 2-11 yr.
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