Amino Acids
Trophamine 6% is a sterile, concentrated amino acid injection solution used as a component of parenteral nutrition to provide essential and non-essential amino acids for protein synthesis. It is designed for intravenous administration to patients who cannot maintain adequate nutrition through oral or enteral intake, such as those with critical illness, severe malnutrition, or post-surgical states requiring specialized nutritional support.
Trophamine 6% is an IV amino acid solution used to provide protein-building nutrition for patients unable to eat normally.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1189641
- Generic
- Trophamine 6 %
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Used for protein synthesis support in patients requiring parenteral nutrition, including those with gastrointestinal dysfunction, severe trauma, burns, critical illness, post-operative states, or malnutrition where oral or enteral feeding is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated.
Provides a balanced mixture of essential and non-essential amino acids that serve as building blocks for protein synthesis when administered intravenously. The amino acids are utilized by the body for tissue repair, wound healing, maintenance of lean body mass, and support of immune function.
Must be administered as part of a complete parenteral nutrition regimen, typically with dextrose, electrolytes, vitamins, and trace elements. Should be used with caution in patients with renal or hepatic impairment. Requires careful monitoring of nitrogen balance, fluid status, and electrolyte levels during therapy. Not for direct intravenous infusion without appropriate dilution and admixture preparation.
Official drug label
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