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What is TPN Electrolytes: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Sep 24, 2021  •  Published Sep 24, 2021

TPN Electrolytes overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Addamel N, Hyperlite, Isolyte S pH 7.4, Nutrilyte, Plasma-Lyte 148, Plasma-Lyte A pH-7.4, TPN Electrolytes

Generic Names:

  • Tpn Electrolytes

Uses:

  • Provides your body with needed minerals when you are severely dehydrated or cannot eat food by mouth. You also may need this medicine if you have serious medical problems such as AIDS, cancer, or serious burns.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Parenteral Electrolyte/Mineral Combination

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What form(s) does TPN Electrolytes come in

  • Injectable

What are common TPN Electrolytes doses?

  • Vial 20ML of

How to take TPN Electrolytes

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • If you receive this medicine at home, a caregiver will teach you, a family member, or friend how to give the medicine. You may need to add vitamins or medicine to the solution before using it. Your caregiver will show you how to do this.

  • Do not use this medicine if the solution (liquid) looks cloudy or has solid pieces floating in it. Do not use the medicine if it is separated like oil and water or is leaking from the bag. Carefully follow all instructions for preparing and giving this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of TPN Electrolytes

  • You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

  • Remove the medicine from the refrigerator at least 2 hours before using it. This will bring the solution to room temperature and make the injection more comfortable for you. Do not heat the medicine in a microwave oven.

  • Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets. Follow any special instructions about how to throw away empty medicine bottles, tubes, or bags.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

TPN Electrolytes contraindications

  • Parenteral electrolytes and minerals provide nutrients that your body needs. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, there is no reason why you should not receive this medicine.

TPN Electrolytes warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Your nutritional needs may be higher than normal.

  • Tell your doctor if you have ever had high levels of potassium or calcium in your blood. These conditions are also known as hyperkalemia or hypercalcemia.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have diabetes, blood clotting problems, or medical problems with your pancreas, liver, or kidney. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease or if you are on a salt-restricted diet.

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.

  • Yellow skin or eyes.

TPN Electrolytes interactions

  • Do not use any other mineral supplements or electrolytes (including GoLYTELY®, Pedialyte®, Gatorade®) without asking your doctor first.

  • Tell your doctor if you have ever had high levels of potassium or calcium in your blood. These conditions are also known as hyperkalemia or hypercalcemia.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have diabetes, blood clotting problems, or medical problems with your pancreas, liver, or kidney. Tell your doctor if you have heart disease or if you are on a salt-restricted diet.

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

TPN Electrolytes side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Confusion and weakness with muscle twitching.

  • Confusion and weakness with uneven heartbeat and shortness of breath.

  • Numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips.

  • Pale, hot, dry skin with fruit-like breath odor, fainting, and shortness of breath.

  • Rapid weight gain.

  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.

  • Yellow skin or eyes.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Blurred vision, drowsiness, dry mouth, increased thirst.

  • Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting.

  • Increase in how much or how often you urinate.

  • Pain, redness, swelling, or cold feeling where the needle is placed.