aminosyn-pf 7%
Aminosyn-Pf 7% (Amino Acids) is a medication supplied as an injection, solution.
Amino Acids · by Otsuka Icu Medcl
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Amino Acids
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Amino Acids 7% (7GM/100ML)
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Otsuka Icu Medcl
- FDA application
- NDA019398
What is Aminosyn-Pf 7%?
From the FDA label:Aminosyn ® -PF 7%, Sulfite-Free, (an amino acid injection — pediatric formula) is a sterile, nonpyrogenic solution for intravenous infusion. Aminosyn ® -PF 7% is oxygen sensitive. The formulation is described below: Aminosyn-PF 7% An Amino Acid Injection — Pediatric Formula Essential Amino Acids (mg/100 mL) Isoleucine 534 Leucine 831 Lysine (acetate)* 475 Methionine 125 Phenylalanine 300 Threonine 360 Tryptophan 125 Valine 452 * Amount cited is for lysine alone and does not include the acetate salt. Nonessential Amino Acids (mg/100 mL) Alanine 490 Arginine 861 L-Aspartic Acid 370 L-Glutamic Acid 576 Glycine 270 Histidine 220 Proline 570 Serine 347 Taurine 50 Tyrosine 44 Electrolytes (mEq/L) Sodium (Na + ) (mEq/L) None Potassium (K + ) (mEq/L) None Chloride (Clˉ) (mEq/L) None Acetate (C 2 H 3 O 2 ˉ) a (mEq/L) 32.5 a From lysine acetate. Product Characteristics Protein Equivalent (Approx. grams/L) 70 Total Nitrogen (grams/L) 10.69 Osmolarity (mOsmol/L) 561 pH (range) 5.5 (5.0 to 6.5) The formulas for the individual amino acids present in Aminosyn-PF 7% are as follows: Essential Amino Acids Isoleucine, USP C 6 H 13 NO 2 Leucine, USP C 6 H 13 NO 2 Lysine Acetate, USP C 6 H 14 N 2 O 2 • CH 3 COOH Methionine, USP C 5 H 11 NO 2 S Phenylalanine, USP C 9 H 11 NO 2 Threonine, USP C 4 H 9 NO 3 Tryptophan, USP C 11 H 12 N 2 O 2 Valine, USP C 5 H 11 NO 2 Nonessential Amino Acids Alanine,…
How to use
The total daily dose of the solution depends on the daily protein requirements and on the patient's metabolic and clinical response. Pediatric requirements for parenteral nutrition are constrained by the greater relative fluid requirements of the infant and greater caloric requirements per kilogram than in the adult. The recommended intravenous dose of Aminosyn-PF 7%, Sulfite-Free, (an amino acid injection — pediatric formula) is up to 2.5 g amino acid/kg/day for infants up to 10 kg. For infants and children larger than 10 kg, the total daily dose of amino acids should be up to 25 g amino acids/day for the first 10 kg of body weight plus 1 to 1.25 g amino acid for each kg of body weight over 10 kg. Initial amino acid dosage levels of 1 g/kg/day may be increased gradually in increments of 0.5 g/kg/day to approximate desired intake levels. Aminosyn-PF 7% should be diluted with dextrose prior to use. Nonprotein calories should constitute approximately 100 to 130 kcal/kg/day. Part of the nonprotein caloric requirement may be provided as lipid emulsion administered concurrently to provide up to 60% of daily calories at a dose not to exceed 4 g fat/kg/day. Fluid intake for the infant receiving central venous TPN should be approximately 125 mL/kg/day (range: 100 to 175 mL/kg/day), depending on the clinical condition of the patient. Premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome…
Side effects
Local reactions consisting of erythema, phlebitis and thrombosis at the infusion site have occurred with peripheral intravenous infusion of amino acids particularly if other substances, such as antibiotics, are also administered through the same site. In such cases the infusion site should be changed promptly to another vein. Use of large peripheral veins, inline filters, and slowing the rate of infusion may reduce the incidence of local venous irritation. Electrolyte additives should be spread throughout the day. Irritating additive medications may need to be injected at another venous site. Generalized flushing, fever and nausea also have been reported during peripheral infusions of amino acid solutions. If an adverse reaction does occur, discontinue the infusion, evaluate the patient, institute appropriate therapeutic countermeasures and save the remainder of the fluid for examination if deemed necessary.
Warnings
Important safety information
Safe, effective use of parenteral nutrition requires a knowledge of nutrition as well as clinical expertise in recognition and treatment of the complications which can occur. FREQUENT EVALUATION AND LABORATORY DETERMINATIONS ARE NECESSARY FOR PROPER MONITORING OF PARENTERAL NUTRITION. Studies should include blood sugar, serum proteins, kidney and liver function tests, electrolytes, hemogram, carbon dioxide content, serum osmolalities, blood cultures, and blood ammonia levels. Administration of amino acids in the presence of impaired renal function or gastrointestinal bleeding may augment an already elevated blood urea nitrogen. Patients with azotemia from any cause should not be infused with amino acids without regard to total nitrogen intake. Administration of intravenous solutions can cause fluid and/or solute overload resulting in dilution of serum electrolyte concentrations, overhydration, congested states, or pulmonary edema. The risk of dilutional states is inversely proportional to the electrolyte concentrations of the solutions. Administration of amino acid solutions to a patient with hepatic insufficiency may result in plasma amino acid imbalances, hyperammonemia, prerenal azotemia, stupor and coma. Hyperammonemia is of special significance in infants , as its occurrence in the syndrome caused by genetic metabolic defects is sometimes associated, although not necessarily in a causal relationship, with mental retardation. This reaction appears to be dose-related and is more likely to develop during prolonged therapy. It is essential that blood ammonia be measured frequently in infants. Conservative doses of amino acids should be given, dictated by the nutritional status of the patient. Should symptoms of hyperammonemia develop, amino acid dosage levels should be reduced and titrated against serum ammonia levels. WARNING: This product contains aluminum that may be toxic. Aluminum may reach toxic levels with prolonged parenteral administration if kidney function is impaired. Premature neonates are particularly at risk because their kidneys are immature, and they require large amounts of calcium and phosphate solutions, which contain aluminum. Research indicates that patients with impaired kidney function, including premature neonates, who receive parenteral levels of aluminum at greater than 4 to 5 mcg/kg/day accumulate aluminum at levels associated with central nervous system and bone toxicity. Tissue loading may occur at even lower rates of administration.
Who should not take Aminosyn-Pf 7%
Aminosyn-PF 7%, Sulfite-Free, (an amino acid injection — pediatric formula) is contraindicated in patients with untreated anuria, hepatic coma, inborn errors of amino acid metabolism (including those involving branched chain amino acid metabolism such as maple syrup urine disease and isovaleric acidemia), or hypersensitivity to one or more amino acids present in the solution.
Overdose — what happens if you take too much
In the event of overhydration or solute overload, re-evaluate the patient and institute appropriate corrective measures. See WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS .
U.S. Poison Control: call or text 1-800-222-1222 (free, 24/7). In an emergency call 911. From the FDA label; not medical advice.
Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
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- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Aminosyn-Pf 7%. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Aminosyn-Pf 7%?
- Aminosyn-Pf 7% is marketed by Otsuka Icu Medcl. You can see Otsuka Icu Medcl's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Aminosyn-Pf 7% a brand-name or generic drug?
- Aminosyn-Pf 7% is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Amino Acids.
- Is Aminosyn-Pf 7% available over the counter?
- No. Aminosyn-Pf 7% is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Aminosyn-Pf 7% come in?
- Aminosyn-Pf 7% is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Aminosyn-Pf 7% FDA-registered?
- Aminosyn-Pf 7% is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA019398. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Aminosyn-Pf 7% safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Aminosyn-Pf 7%. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
- What are the side effects of Aminosyn-Pf 7%?
- Aminosyn-Pf 7%'s side effects are taken directly from its FDA label. From the label: Local reactions consisting of erythema, phlebitis and thrombosis at the infusion site have occurred with peripheral intravenous infusion of amino acids particularly if other substances, such as antibiotics, are also administered through the same site.… Both common and serious reactions are documented in full on this page. This is general reference from the FDA, not medical advice — always consult a professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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