Glutiven
Indication
Intravenous (IV) parenteral nutrition regimen as a supplement to amino acids solution or an amino acid-containing infusion regimen in patients whose condition requires additional glutamine e.g., patients in hypercatabolic and or hypermetabolic states.
Composition
L-Alanyl L-Glutamine 20.000 mg
Package
Dosage Forms
ATC Classification
Warning
Dosage
Up to 18 Years
Not recommended.
18 Years Old and Above
Daily dose:
1.5-2.0 ml/kg body weight. This equates to 100-140 ml for a patient of 70 kg body weight.
Maximum daily dose:
2.0 ml/kg body weight. The duration of use should not exceed 3 weeks. The rate of infusion depends on that of the carrier solution and should not exceed 0.1 g amino acids/kg body weight/hour.
Glutiven is an infusion solution concentrate which is not designed for direct administration. It should be mixed with a compatible amino acid carrier solution or an amino acid containing infusion regimen prior to administration. One part Glutiven by volume is to be mixed with at least 5 parts carrier solution by volume (for example:100 ml Glutiven + at least 500 ml amino acid solution).