Note: At the onset of therapy, the patient should be observed for any immediate allergic reactions such as dyspnea , cyanosis ,and fever. Slower initial rates of infusion may be used for the first 10-15 minutes of the infusion (eg,0.1 ml/minute of 10% or 0.05 ml/minute of 20% SOLUTION).
Prevention of fatty acid deficiency (8% to 10% of todal caloric intake): 0.5-1 g/kg/24hour
Children: 5-10 ml/kg/day at 10.1 ml/minute then up to 100 ml/hour
Adults: 500 ml twice weekly at rate of 1 ml/minute for 30 minutes, then increase to 500 ml/over 4-6 hours
Can be used in both children and adults on a daily basis as a caloric source in TPN
Mechanism of Action Essential for normal structure and function of cell membranes
Other Adverse Effects
>10%: Local: Thrombophlebitis
1% to 10%:Endocrine&metabolic:Hyperlipemia