amino acids + dextrose

Amino acids + dextrose is a parenteral nutrition solution that combines amino acids (protein source) with dextrose (carbohydrate source) for intravenous administration. It is used as a source of calories and protein for patients requiring parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated. This combination helps promote protein synthesis, reduce endogenous protein catabolism, and provide essential calories. It can be administered through central or peripheral veins depending on the concentration, and may be supplemented with electrolytes, vitamins, trace elements, and lipid emulsions to provide complete nutritional support.

Brand names

Aminosyn II

Other names

Amino acids in dextrose injection