Amino Acids and Dextrose
Clinimix 5/25 is a brand-name parenteral nutrition solution administered intravenously to provide nutritional support to patients unable to receive adequate nutrition through oral or enteral routes. It contains a combination of amino acids and dextrose to meet the nutritional needs of hospitalized patients. This medication is typically used in settings where patients have compromised GI function or cannot tolerate oral intake.
Clinimix 5/25 is an IV nutritional solution used to feed patients who cannot eat normally.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 800446
- Generic
- Clinimix 5/25
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Clinimix 5/25 is indicated for parenteral nutrition in patients who have functional gastrointestinal tracts but cannot maintain adequate oral or enteral intake. It is commonly used in post-surgical patients, those with malabsorption disorders, or hospitalized patients requiring nutritional support when oral feeding is not possible.
Clinimix 5/25 delivers essential amino acids and dextrose (a carbohydrate source) directly into the bloodstream via IV infusion. The amino acids serve as building blocks for protein synthesis, while dextrose provides calories for energy. This bypasses the gastrointestinal tract entirely to ensure patients receive necessary nutrients.
Clinimix 5/25 must be administered under close medical supervision in a healthcare setting. It requires proper IV access and monitoring of fluid balance, electrolytes, and metabolic parameters. The solution should not be used in patients with severe renal or hepatic impairment without careful consideration. Administration requires aseptic technique to prevent infection.
Official drug label
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