Travasol

Generic name: leucine, phenylalanine, lysine hydrochloride, methionine, isoleucine, valine, histidine, threonine, tryptophan, alanine, glycine, arginine, proline, tyrosine and serine
Dosage form: injection
Drug class:Intravenous nutritional products

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 1, 2020.

Indications and Usage for Travasol

Travasol is indicated as a source of amino acids for patients requiring parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. Travasol may be used to treat negative nitrogen balance in patients.

Travasol Dosage and Administration

Important Preparation Information

Travasol is supplied as a pharmacy bulk package for admixing only and is not for direct intravenous infusion. Prior to administration, Travasol must be transferred to a separate parenteral nutrition container, diluted and used as an admixture with or without dextrose, electrolytes and/or lipid emulsion.

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The key factor in preparation is careful aseptic technique to avoid inadvertent touch contamination during mixing of solutions and addition of other nutrients.

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Do not remove container from overpouch until ready to use.

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Tear protective overpouch across top at slit and remove solution container. Small amounts of moisture may be found on the solution container from water permeating from inside the container. The amount of permeated water is insufficient to affect the solution significantly. If larger amounts of water are found, the container should be checked for tears or leaks.

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Inspect Travasol prior to use. Some opacity of the plastic due to moisture absorption during the sterilization process may be observed. This is normal and does not affect the solution quality or safety. The opacity will diminish gradually.

Evaluate the following:

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If the outlet port protector is damaged, detached, or not present, discard container as solution path sterility may be impaired.

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Check to ensure the solution is clea..