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Intralipid (fat emulsions)

Lipids Intravenous Emulsion

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data

Overview

USES: This product is used to provide calories to patients who are getting their nutrition through an injection into the vein. Calories are needed to provide the body with energy so that the body can work properly. This product is also used to provide a certain nutrient (essential fatty acids) to people who do not have enough of it.

This product helps to prevent or reverse the signs of this deficiency (such as scaly skin, poor growth, poor wound healing).

Generic name: fat emulsions
Drug class: Lipids
Therapeutic class: Electrolyte Balance-Nutritional Products

Reference product & biosimilars

No reference, biosimilar or interchangeable associated with this drug.

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Indications

The following indications are listed for Intralipid:

  • Essential Fatty Acid Deficiency

Dosing

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Drug interactions

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Contraindications

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Precautions

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ICD codes

CodeTypeDescription
Essential fatty acid deficiency
E63.0ICD10CMEssential fatty acid [EFa] deficiency

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Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data