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Kabiven

Active Ingredient:
Valine, Alanine, Arginine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serin
Origin:
EU

Kabiven (Valine, Alanine, Arginine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serin)

Valine, Alanine, Arginine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serin, the active ingredient in Kabiven, is an amino acid solution presented as a sterile solution for injection for intravenous use. It is employed to meet protein and amino acid requirements in patients who cannot receive enteral feeding, such as those who are critically ill or postoperative, or severely injured patients.

GNH India supplies Kabiven as a licensed, GDP‑compliant international pharmaceutical supplier serving hospitals, transplant centres and clinics worldwide, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance.

Manufacturer / TM Owner

Fresenius Kabi Nederland B.V.

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Indications & Clinical Uses

  • Kabiven, an amino acid solution, is used in parenteral nutrition to provide essential proteins for patients who cannot receive enteral feeding.
  • Parenteral nutrition for patients unable to receive enteral feeding: supplies essential amino acids to meet protein requirements.
  • Critical illness or postoperative care: supports nitrogen balance and promotes tissue repair.
  • Severe malnutrition: helps restore amino acid levels and improve nutritional status.

How It Works

  • Kabiven delivers a balanced mixture of essential and non‑essential amino acids directly into the bloodstream. The amino acids serve as substrates for protein synthesis, replenish nitrogen stores, and support cellular metabolism. By bypassing the gastrointestinal tract, the solution ensures rapid availability of building blocks for tissue repair, immune function, and metabolic processes in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition.

Side Effects

Kabiven may be associated with several adverse reactions, which are categorized by frequency.

Common Side Effects

  • Hyperglycemia: elevated blood glucose levels, especially in diabetic patients.
  • Electrolyte imbalance: disturbances in potassium, sodium or calcium levels.
  • Infusion site reactions: redness, swelling or pain at the catheter site.
  • Fever or chills: transient temperature elevation during or after infusion.

Serious or Rare Side Effects

  • Anaphylactic reaction: severe allergic response requiring immediate medical intervention.
  • Metabolic acidosis: significant drop in blood pH due to acid accumulation.
  • Renal dysfunction: impaired kidney function manifested by rising creatinine.

Precautions & Warnings

When using Kabiven, clinicians should observe several precautionary measures to ensure patient safety.

  • Renal function: monitor serum creatinine and urea levels regularly.
  • Electrolyte balance: check serum electrolytes before and during therapy.
  • Hyperglycemia risk: closely observe blood glucose in diabetic or pre‑diabetic patients.
  • Allergy assessment: verify no known hypersensitivity to any amino acid component.
  • Compatibility: confirm compatibility with other intravenous solutions before admixture.
  • Store at 2-8°C: keep refrigerated, protect from light, do not freeze or shake.

Avoid Interactions

Kabiven can interact with certain intravenous drugs and solutions; awareness of these interactions helps prevent complications.

Major Interactions (Avoid)

  • Concurrent high‑dose potassium chloride: may cause dangerous hyperkalemia.
  • Calcium‑containing admixtures: can precipitate insoluble complexes.
  • Certain antibiotics such as cefepime: risk of precipitation when mixed.

Moderate Interactions (Monitor Closely)

  • Co‑administration with lipid emulsions: monitor triglyceride levels for hyperlipidemia.
  • Use with diuretics: watch electrolyte status, especially potassium and sodium.
  • Other parenteral nutrition components: adjust dosing to avoid excess nitrogen load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kabiven is an amino acid solution used as part of total parenteral nutrition. It provides essential and non‑essential amino acids to patients who cannot receive enteral feeding, such as those who are critically ill, postoperative, or suffering from severe malnutrition, helping to meet their protein and nitrogen requirements.

The mixture supplies a balanced profile of essential and non‑essential amino acids directly into the bloodstream. These amino acids act as building blocks for protein synthesis, replenish nitrogen stores, and support metabolic pathways, thereby promoting tissue repair, immune function, and overall metabolic stability in patients receiving intravenous nutrition.

The dose of Kabiven is individualized and set by the prescribing clinician. Dosing depends on factors such as the patient’s weight, clinical condition, nutritional needs, renal and hepatic function, and laboratory parameters. Healthcare professionals calculate the appropriate volume and rate to achieve the desired protein and nitrogen balance.

Safety data for Kabiven in pregnancy and lactation are limited, and the product is classified as having an unknown pregnancy category. It should only be used if the potential benefits to the mother outweigh any possible risks to the fetus or infant, and the decision must be made by a qualified healthcare provider.

To order Kabiven, submit an enquiry on the product page at gnhindia.com, specifying the required quantity. GNH India works with hospitals, pharmacies, and procurement teams worldwide, verifies trade or institutional credentials, and then provides pricing, availability, shipping details—including cold‑chain handling if needed—and the necessary import documentation.

Kabiven offers a comprehensive amino acid profile that matches the composition of human plasma proteins, which can be advantageous over formulations with limited amino acid spectra. Compared with generic amino acid mixtures, Kabiven is manufactured under EU GMP standards, providing consistent quality and sterility, though clinical choice ultimately depends on patient needs and institutional protocols.

Kabiven must be stored at 2‑8 °C in a refrigerator. Keep the container in its original packaging, protect it from light, and avoid freezing or shaking the solution. Before use, inspect the vial for particulate matter or discoloration, and discard any product that appears compromised.

Kabiven is administered intravenously as a sterile solution for injection. It is typically infused through a central venous catheter or a peripheral line, following the prescribing clinician’s instructions regarding infusion rate, total volume, and compatibility with other intravenous fluids or medications.

The most serious risks include anaphylactic reactions, metabolic acidosis, and renal dysfunction. These events are rare but require immediate medical attention. Monitoring of vital signs, blood chemistry, and renal function throughout therapy helps detect and manage such complications promptly.

Kabiven should be avoided in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its amino acid components, those with uncontrolled hyperkalemia, severe metabolic disorders that could be worsened by amino acid infusion, or individuals for whom the risk of precipitation with calcium‑containing solutions cannot be mitigated.

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