ASTYMIN - 3 (200ml)
(Pure Crystalline Essential Amino Acids Infusion)
 
Astymin-3 is an intravenous infusion containing all Essential and Semi Essential Amino acids (in Levo rotatory form) with Glycine & Sorbitol formulated in accordance with VUJ mixture. In conditions of MODERATE NITROGEN & PROTEIN NEEDS, Astymin-3 is an ideal formula.


Composition:

L-Arginine HCl USP 8 mg L-Phenylalanine USP 8.7 mg
L-Histidine HCl H2O USP 4 mg L-Threonine USP 5.4 mg
L-Isoleucine USP 5.5 mg L-Tryptophan USP 1.8 mg
L-Leucine USP 12.3 mg L-Valine USP 6.1 mg
L-Lysine HCl USP 22.3 mg Glycine I.P. 10 mg
L-Methionine USP 7.1 mg Sorbitol B.P 50 mg
Water for Injections I.P. q.s.

Content per 200ml

Nitrogen content 2.6 g
Protein content (High Biological Value) 16.38 g
Energy content 105 cal
pH 6.6 (Neutral)
Total Essential Amino Acid content 13.84 g
Total Amino Acid content 18.24 g

Indications:

Surgery
Pre and Post operative conditions.
Inadequate feeding, disturbance of/or contraindication to oral feeding
Operative procedures on Gastrointestinal tract,
Stenosis of gastrointestinal tract, Diffuse peritonitis
Draining and purulent wounds, Fistulae, Osteomyelitis,
Corrosive injuries in oesophagus or stomach, Burns, Accidental trauma,
Fracture of long bones, Crush injury.

Internal Medicine
Malabsorption in G.I. disorders such as Pyloric stenosis, Ulcerative enterocolitis, Ulcerative colitis, Regional enteritis, Malignant diseases, Small bowel syndrome, Gastro-duodenal ulcers.

Anorexia, Cancer related Cachexia, Persistent pyrexial states, strokes, comatose conditions, after treatment of metabolic disturbances, Renal failure with only marginally raised blood nitrogen values & following dialysis.

Dosage & Administration:
Adults: 200 - 800 ml I.V./day
Children: 0.2- 0.25 gm of Nitrogen/kg body weight
Drip Rate: 15 - 20 Drops initially followed by 30-40 Drops per minute

Recommended Energy Requirements:
Recommended simultaneous calorie supply is 150-200 cal./gm of Nitrogen

Precaution:
Signs of intolerance and increased renal losses resulting in AMINO ACID
disequilibrium are possbile if infusion rate is too high.

Contraindications:
Cardiac insufficiency, Irreversible liver damage.

Presentation:
Infusion bottle of 200 ml