Amino acids in dextrose (Intravenous)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 6, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

Clinimix

Available Dosage Forms:

Solution

Therapeutic Class: Parenteral Amino Acids

Chemical Class: Amino Acid

Uses for amino acids in dextrose

Amino acids in dextrose injection is used as dietary supplement for patients who are unable to get enough calorie and protein in their diet, usually because of certain illnesses or a recent surgery. It may also be used to treat negative nitrogen balance in the blood.

Amino acids in dextrose is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor.

Before using amino acids in dextrose

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For amino acids in dextrose, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to amino acids in dextrose or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of amino acids in dextrose injection in the pediatric population. However, infants and children receiving amino acids in dextrose are more likely to have serious unwanted effects (including low or high blood sugar, aluminum toxicity, liver problems, or excess ammonia in the blood). Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of amino acids in dextrose injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving amino acids in dextrose.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Amino acids in dextrose Intravenous