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Hepagold drug is an infusion solution, helping to supplement essential amino acids for the human body with nutritional deficiencies after injury or surgery,... To make the treatment with Hepagold medicine safe and effective. Patients need to follow all instructions given by the doctor, including the dose as well as the way to use the drug.
1. What is Hepagold?
Hepagold belongs to the group of gastrointestinal drugs, helping to supplement amino acids for patients with nutritional deficiencies after surgery, injury or physical loss,... Hepagold is manufactured by Choongwae Pharma Corp. Korea, prepared in the form of an infusion solution and contained in a 250ml or 500ml polypropylene bag.
In each 250ml of Hepagold injection solution contains the following ingredients:
L-lsoleucine: Content 2.25g; L-Leucine: Content 2.75g; L-Histidine: 0.6g content; L-Lysine Acetate: Content 2.15g; L-Proline: 2.0g content; L-Methionine: 0.25g content; L-Serine: 1.25g content; L-Phenylalanine: 0.25g content; Glycine: Content 2.25g; L-Threonine: 1.125g content; L-Valin: 2.1g content; L-Cystine HCL: Content 0.05g; L-Alanine: Content 1,925g; L-Arginine: Content 1.5g; L-Tryptophan: 0.165g content; Other excipients just enough 250ml.
2. What does Hepagold do?
2.1 Uses of the drug Hepagold With the combination of amino acids in the same formula, Hepagold drug has full of effects that these active ingredients bring. Amino acids will be absorbed into the body, helping to replenish essential nutrients when the body is lacking in protein or losing too much blood. It can be said that these active ingredients play an extremely important role in the body, helping patients maintain daily life activities. The L-Lysine in Hepagold is an important amino acid for the human body. According to research, L-Lysine helps improve the body's ability to absorb calcium. At the same time, it contributes to promoting the production of collagen to help tendons and cartilage develop sustainably.
2.2 Indications to use Hepagold medicine Hepagold is usually prescribed by doctors for the following cases:
Patients suffer from malnutrition or often feel tired. Support to improve osteoporosis, muscle weakness and decrease in bone mass. Fortifying amino acids and protein for patients with deficiency of these substances, including: People with reduced ability to absorb protein, malnourished people or patients before, during and after gastrointestinal surgery. Used to supplement protein for people experiencing injuries that cause a lot of blood loss. 2.3 Contraindications to using Hepagold drug Do not use Hepagold infusion solution for the following cases:
Patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to active ingredients, excipients or auxiliary materials in the drug. People with anuria or congenital defects in the ability to metabolize amino acids. People with heart failure, disorders of water and electrolyte metabolism. Patients with branched chain amino acid metabolism, such as isovaleric acid metabolism disorder or syrupuria.
3. Dosage and usage of Hepagold
3.1 Dosage of the drug Hepagold Dosage for children:
The dose of Hepagold for children will be calculated in grams of amino acids/kg body weight/day. Infants will need about 2-3g/kg of body weight along with an appropriate amount of calories to meet the full protein requirements and help promote the balance of nitrogen metabolism.
Peripheral intravenous infusion of Hepagold for children should not exceed 2 times the normal serum osmolality, namely 718 mOsmol/L. The initial infusion rate for children should be slow. , then can be gradually increased to 60 – 125ml / hour.
For pediatric patients who cannot receive a central intravenous infusion or who are able to obtain adequate calories from the enteral route. Hepagold will be administered by a peripheral intravenous infusion with or without calories from carbohydrates. Hepagold will be diluted with sterile water or 5 - 10% Dextrose solution. When peripheral intravenous infusion with Hepagold drug, it is necessary to supplement the child's full caloric intake. In addition, saline solution pressure should not exceed 2 times the normal serum osmolality.
Dose for the elderly and patients with mild renal impairment:
Care should be taken when determining the dose of Hepagold infusion for the elderly. Ideally, the drug solution should be infused starting with the lowest dose, possibly based on the greatest impairment of cardiovascular, hepatic or renal function, comorbidities, or other medications the patient is taking. use.
Hepagold can be excreted by the kidneys and easily lead to poisoning in patients with impaired renal function, especially the elderly. These subjects need to be careful when choosing the dose of the drug and must regularly monitor renal function.
3.2 Instructions for using Hepagold medicine Hepagold medicine is used through an intravenous line with the recommended infusion rate according to the doctor is from 80 - 130 drops / minute. In fact, the usage and dosage of Hepagold will be determined based on the health status of each patient and can be adjusted during the infusion process through the patient's amino acid deficiency.
To achieve a high therapeutic effect, during the period of taking the drug, the patient should maintain a reasonable diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, especially foods that help provide a large source of vitamin B for the body. body. In addition, patients also need to say "no" to stimulants or alcohol when treated with Hepagold.
4. Possible side effects when using Hepagold
Hepagold drug can cause some of the following adverse effects for patients during infusion such as:
Edema; Increased blood urea; Hyponatremia; Poor posture movement; Fever; Infection at the injection site; Phlebitis spreading from the site of infusion; Venous thromboembolism ; Extravasation; Increase circulating volume; Decreased oxidation of tissues; Acute hemolytic anemia; Hypocalcemia with symptoms such as cramps, tetany, or muscle overstimulation. In case of any adverse reactions when using Hepagold, the patient should notify the doctor to stop the infusion, and at the same time assess the patient's condition early, thereby taking action. fit. In addition, the remaining infusion solution will be stored for testing when needed.
5. Things to note when using Hepagold
5.1 What precautions should be taken when administering Hepagold infusion? Here are some things that patients need to be careful about during the use of Hepagold:
Only Hepagold is allowed to be used in the form of an infusion, so the patient must absolutely not drink or use the drug for other purposes. . Always check the shelf life, turbidity and clarity of Hepagold solution thoroughly before infusion. Tell your doctor about any existing medical conditions or medications you are taking before administering Hepagold infusion. Hepagold contains sodium bisulfite, which may cause an allergic reaction with symptoms of anaphylaxis or an asthma attack in susceptible patients. When receiving prolonged infusion therapy, patients need to perform tests to help doctors monitor changes in electrolyte levels, fluid balance, and acid base. If a significant discrepancy occurs, the patient will be given electrolytes. There is currently no information that taking Hepagold will harm an unborn baby or affect a woman's fertility. Ideally, pregnant women should only infuse Hepagold when absolutely necessary. Use caution when using Hepagold for nursing women. 5.2 Interactions of Hepagold with other drugs Currently there are no data to show that Hepagold interacts with other pharmaceutical products on the market. In order to minimize the risk of unwanted interactions between drugs, patients need to inform their doctor about all medicines they are taking at the moment, including dietary supplements. , natural herbs or vitamins,...
The article has provided information on what Hepagold drug has, dosage and note when using. To ensure safety for your health and maximize the effectiveness of your treatment, you need to take Hepagold exactly as directed by your doctor. Store Hepagold medicine in a dry place, the temperature does not exceed 30 degrees Celsius and out of the reach of small children.
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