Amino Acids
Mechanism :
These are synthetic preparations of amino acids available in various proportions used as nutritional supplements.
Indication :
Dosing :
Infants upto 10 kg: 2.0 to 2.5 g/kg/day IV.
>10 kg: 20 to 25 grams/day for the first 10 kg of body weight plus 1.0 to 1.25 g/day IV for each kg of body weight over 10 kg.
Adverse Effect :
Hepatic damage, infection at the site of injection, venous thrombosis or phlebitis.
Hepatic Dose :
Contraindicated in liver insufficiency.