Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml is an infusion belonging to the group of amino acids. It is used in the delivery of parenteral nutrition in patients that cannot tolerate or take oral nutrition. Parenteral nutrition is a process by which nutritional products are infused into the body through a vein. It is usually carried out in terminal conditions.

Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml contains a combination of amino acids, namely glycine, l arginine, l histidine, l isoleucine, l lysine, l leucine, l methionine, l phenylalanine, l threonine, l tryptophan, l valine and sorbitol. Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml works by supplying the body with essential nutrients and energy.

Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml will be administered by a healthcare professional; do not self-administer. In some cases,  Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml may cause certain common side effects such as fever, chills, body ache and redness at the injection site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects consistently.

Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if the patient has any known pre-existing allergy to any of the contents of Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml or has had a severe allergic reaction following a previous dose of Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml. Avoid Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml in case of an inherited disorder of amino acid metabolism. Inform the doctor of the patient’s detailed medical history including any clotting problems, any chronic disease, neurological disease, HIV, high blood ammonia, low blood volume (hypovolemia), electrolyte disturbances, metabolic errors, kidney disease, liver disease or any disorder causing difficulty in passing urine. Consult your doctor before the use of Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml is used for parenteral (intravenous) nutrition in patients that cannot tolerate oral nutrition. Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml contains a combination of amino acids namely glycine, l arginine, l histidine, l isoleucine, l lysine, l leucine, l methionine, l phenylalanine, l threonine, l tryptophan, l valine and sorbitol. Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml works by supplying the body with essential nutrients and energy.

• Soreness and redness at the injection site
• Fever
• Chills
• Body pain
• Rash
• Catheter infection
• Clots

Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if the patient has any known pre-existing allergy to any of the contents of Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml or has had a severe allergic reaction following a previous dose of Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml. Avoid Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml in case of an inherited disorder of amino acid metabolism. Inform the doctor of the patient’s detailed medical history including any clotting problems, any chronic disease, neurological disease, HIV, high blood ammonia, low blood volume (hypovolemia), electrolyte disturbances, metabolic errors, kidney disease, liver disease or any disorder causing a difficulty in passing urine. Consult your doctor before the use of Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml may interact with radiodiagnostic agent (indium 111 oxyquinoline).

Drug-Food Interaction: Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml should be used with caution in patients suffering from amino acid allergies.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml may interact with clotting problems, HIV, high blood ammonia, low blood volume (hypovolemia), electrolyte disturbances, metabolic errors, kidney disease, liver disease or any disorder causing a difficulty in passing urine.

• Follow the diet you are suggested by the dietician.
• Keep your doctor informed if you are planning to or are pregnant.
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• Joining a support group of like-minded people or patients suffering from a similar condition can help tremendously.

• Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml should be given intravenously (IV) and not intramuscularly.
• Exercise caution in case of a history of allergic disorders or a known allergy to amino acids, or any of the components of Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml.
• Please inform the doctor immediately if you notice any anaphylaxis (allergy, skin changes, difficulty in breathing, anxiety, confusion, dizziness etc) post-injection.
• Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml should be used with caution in those aged 65 or above.
• The bag and tubing equipment need to be kept in place for most or all of the day.
• A dietician will reevaluate your nutrition needs once parenteral nutrition is complete.
• Your doctor may order regular blood tests to check for your blood sugar and ammonia levels post Astymin 3 Injection 20 ml use.

Parenteral Nutrition: Parenteral nutrition is a process by which the body is supplied with nutrition through a vein. It is usually carried out in terminally ill patients or those that cannot tolerate oral nutrition.