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Intralipid are used as dietary supplements for patients who are unable to get enough fat in their diet, usually because of certain illnesses or recent surgery. Fats are used by the body for energy and to form substances needed for normal body functions. Intralipid are available by injection only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Parenteral Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Your doctor has ordered fat emulsion to be used as a source of calories and fatty acids to maintain or increase your weight. The medication will be diluted in a total parenteral nutrition (TPN) solution or in a separate container and allowed to drip through a needle or catheter placed in your vein for at least 4-6 hours a day or administered by constant infusion over 24 hours. Your health care provider (doctor, nurse, or pharmacist) may measure the effectiveness and side effects of your treatment using laboratory tests and physical examinations. It is important to keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. The length of treatment depends on how you respond to the medication. Brand names: - Fat Emulsions - Intralipid - Liposyn II - Liposyn III |