User:Mr. Ibrahem/Lipid emulsion
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Lipid emulsion, sold under the brand name Intralipid among others, is a oil based solution for intravenous use.[1] They are traditionally used as part of parenteral nutrition.[1] They are also used to treat a number of toxicities including local anesthetic, beta-blocker, calcium channel blocker, organophosphate, and antipsychotic.[2][1]
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Trade names | Intralipid, Nutrilipid, others |
Other names | Fat emulsion, lipid emulsion therapy, lipid resuscitation therapy |
AHFS/Drugs.com | FDA Professional Drug Information |
Side effects are generally few, though may include allergies, pancreatitis and adult respiratory distress syndrome.[2] Use may be complicated by certain fungal infections.[1] How it works in toxicity is not entirely clear.[2]
Lipid emulsions became available for medical use in 1961.[1] It use for toxicity began in 1998.[3] Different versions are made from different source.[2] Common sources include soy bean, coconut, olive, eggs, and fish.[2] In the United States it costs about 47 USD per 250 ml of 20% emulsion as of 2021.[4]