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Senarathna SMDKG, Strunk T, Petrovski M, Woodland S, Martinez J, Chuang VTG, Batty KT. Physical compatibility of lipid emulsions and intravenous medications used in neonatal intensive care settings. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2023:ejhpharm-2023-003870. [PMID: 37875283 DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2023-003870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the physical compatibility of intravenous lipid emulsions with parenteral medications used in neonatal intensive care. METHODS Lipid emulsion and drug solutions were combined 1:1 in glass vials, inspected for physical incompatibility at 0, 1 and 2 hours, and assessed on the basis of lipid droplet size at 0 and 2 hours after mixing. Intravenous fluid controls (Water for Injection, sodium chloride 0.9% w/v, glucose 5% w/v), positive controls (gentamicin, albumin), negative controls (metronidazole, paracetamol, vancomycin) and 21 previously untested drug combinations were evaluated. RESULTS No phase separation, change in colour, gas production or other visible anomaly was observed. The between-run mean droplet diameter (MDD) for SMOFlipid20% alone (0.301±0.008 µm) was comparable to the lipid emulsion/intravenous fluid and lipid emulsion/drug solution combinations. In addition to gentamicin and albumin, caffeine citrate (20 mg/mL) was shown to be incompatible with the lipid emulsion. All other lipid:drug combinations were compatible, based on the MDD data. CONCLUSION Intravenous lipid emulsions were found to be compatible with 20 parenteral medications, including antimicrobial agents, inotropes, anti-inflammatory drugs and caffeine base, in simulated Y-site conditions. The lipid emulsion was incompatible with caffeine citrate injection.
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- Medical School, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
- Neonatal Directorate, Child and Adolescent Health Service, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
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- Pharmacy Department, Women and Newborn Health Service, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
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- Pharmacy Department, Women and Newborn Health Service, Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
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- Curtin Medical School, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Curtin Medical School, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Curtin Medical School, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Brito-de la Fuente E, Muñiz-Becerá S, Ascanio G. Lipid emulsions in clinical nutrition: Enteral and parenteral nutrition. ADVANCES IN FOOD AND NUTRITION RESEARCH 2023; 105:301-342. [PMID: 37516466 DOI: 10.1016/bs.afnr.2022.12.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/31/2023]
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Clinical nutrition emulsions are important products that can be life-saving for many patients suffering from gastrointestinal tract disorders, swallowing impairment, cancer, liver diseases, and many other clinical conditions. The transfer of lipids to the human body can be either intravenously (Parenteral Nutrition, PN) or through the gastrointestinal tract (Enteral Nutrition, EN). PN emulsions are considered pharmaceuticals and thus regulated accordingly. On the other hand, EN emulsions are classified as Food for Specific Medical Purposes (FSMP) and do not follow pharmaceutical regulations. Regarding product design, PN emulsions must follow theoretical emulsion formulation and production aspects, but special requirements regarding droplet size distribution must be followed to comply with national pharmacopeia monographs. Furthermore, a full clinical program on clinical evidence to prove safety and efficacy must be provided for marketing approval. On the contrary, EN emulsions require limited clinical evidence to substantiate health or clinical benefits. A short introduction to clinical nutrition with a focus on lipid emulsions is presented in this chapter. Furthermore, a general overview of the composition and main ingredients of clinical nutrition lipid emulsions is reviewed. Main clinical aspects are also mentioned here, highlighting the difficulties of clinically proving the efficacy of these products. The manufacturing and control of clinical nutrition emulsions are also reviewed, focusing on PN products and the main regulatory requirements related to the safety of these intravenous emulsions. Finally, stability and physicochemical properties are reviewed, and examples of commercially available products are used to illustrate these properties linked to the stability of these products. Lipids in clinical nutrition is a moving field and we do hope this chapter may remain a valuable source to understand newly emerging research on this topic.
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- Edmundo Brito-de la Fuente
- Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas y Tecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Exterior S/N, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City, Mexico.
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- Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas y Tecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Exterior S/N, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City, Mexico
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- Instituto de Ciencias Aplicadas y Tecnología, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, Circuito Exterior S/N, Ciudad Universitaria, Mexico City, Mexico
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Farhan M, McCallion N, Bennet J, Cram A, O'Brien F. Stability and compatibility of parenteral nutrition solutions; a review of influencing factors. Eur J Pharm Biopharm 2023; 187:87-95. [PMID: 37061100 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejpb.2023.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/17/2023]
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Both stability and compatibility of parenteral nutrition solutions (PNS) with drug products are major concerns for clinicians and clinical pharmacists, especially when concurrent administration of PNS with intravenous medications (IVM) is unavoidable. Since the same physicochemical principles apply to both adult's and paediatrics' PNS, concerns about stability and compatibility may still apply to both. However, these concerns are relatively more common in paediatrics and neonatal clinical settings, where limited vascular access can be problematic and the coadministration of PNS and drugs is more common. In neonatal and paediatric populations, there have been few experimental studies and comprehensive evaluations looking at medication compatibility with frequently used PNS. This work is part of a larger research project concerned for compatibility of PNS with commonly used intravenous medication in paediatric and neonates. This paper captures and reviews published data on factors influencing stability and compatibility of parenteral nutrition solutions. This information will help clinicians and clinical pharmacists to understand the principals of the stability and compatibility of PNS, furthermore, it will inform better design of future compatibility studies, as it highlights the complexity of PNS and the multiple factors influencing the stability of PNS, and hence its compatibility with IVM. When preparing, prescribing, and administering the PNS, especially when co-administration with IVM is unavoidable, it is important to take into account the physicochemical properties of the PNS components and IVM as well as administration conditions and environmental factors. These factors should also be considered in the design of the compatibility studies of the PNS with the IVM.
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- Mahmoud Farhan
- School of Postgraduate Studies, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Rotunda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; Department of Pediatrics, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland; Department of neonatology, Children Hospital Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
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- School of Pharmacy, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dublin, Ireland.
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Setoguchi M, Muto M, Ohata T, Fukuoka R, Ikeda H, Aki H, Haraguchi M, Hanjo S, Arima J, Ibara S. Syringe‐dispensed omega‐3 lipid injectable emulsions should be stored under airtight refrigeration: a proposal for the efficient supply of unapproved precious lipid resources. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2022; 46:1923-1931. [DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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- Makoto Setoguchi
- Department of PharmacyKagoshima City HospitalKagoshimaJapan
- Working group for Inflammatory bowel disease and Intestinal failure providing Supportive and Hearty care (WISH)
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- Working group for Inflammatory bowel disease and Intestinal failure providing Supportive and Hearty care (WISH)
- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Research Field in Medical and Health Sciences, Medical and Dental Area, Research and Education AssemblyKagoshima UniversityKagoshimaJapan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesFukuoka UniversityFukuokaJapan
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- Working group for Inflammatory bowel disease and Intestinal failure providing Supportive and Hearty care (WISH)
- Department of PharmacyHakuyukai Onsen HospitalKagoshimaJapan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesFukuoka UniversityFukuokaJapan
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- Faculty of Pharmaceutical SciencesFukuoka UniversityFukuokaJapan
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- Department of Clinical laboratoryKagoshima City HospitalKagoshimaJapan
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- Department of PharmacyKagoshima City HospitalKagoshimaJapan
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- Department of PharmacyKagoshima City HospitalKagoshimaJapan
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- Working group for Inflammatory bowel disease and Intestinal failure providing Supportive and Hearty care (WISH)
- Department of NeonatologyKagoshima City HospitalKagoshimaJapan
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Quach H, Le TV, Nguyen TT, Nguyen P, Nguyen CK, Dang LH. Nano-Lipids Based on Ginger Oil and Lecithin as a Potential Drug Delivery System. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081654. [PMID: 36015280 PMCID: PMC9412309 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 07/06/2022] [Accepted: 07/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Lipid nanoparticles based on lecithin are an interesting part of drug delivery systems. However, the stability of lecithin nano-lipids is problematic due to the degradation of lecithin, causing a decrease in pH. In this study, the modification of the conventional nano-lipid-based soybean lecithin was demonstrated. Ginger-oil-derived Zingiber officinale was used along with lecithin, cholesterol and span 80 to fabricate nano-lipids (GL nano-lipids) using a thin-film method. TEM and a confocal microscope were used to elucidate GL nano-lipids’ liposome-like morphology. The average size of the resultant nano-lipid was 249.1 nm with monodistribution (PDI = 0.021). The ζ potential of GL nano-lipids was negative, similarly to as-prepared nano-lipid-based lecithin. GL nano-lipid were highly stable over 60 days of storage at room temperature in terms of size and ζ potential. A shift in pH value from alkaline to acid was detected in lecithin nano-lipids, while with the incorporation of ginger oil, the pH value of nano-lipid dispersion was around 7.0. Furthermore, due to the richness of shogaol-6 and other active compounds in ginger oil, the GL nano-lipid was endowed with intrinsic antibacterial activity. In addition, the sulforhodamine B (SRB) assay and live/dead imaging revealed the excellent biocompatibility of GL nano-lipids. Notably, GL nano-lipids were capable of carrying hydrophobic compounds such as curcumin and performed a pH-dependent release profile. A subsequent characterization showed their suitable potential for drug delivery systems.
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- Hung Quach
- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Graduate University of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
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- Faculty of Chemical Technology, HCMC University of Food Industry, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
- Correspondence: (P.N.); (C.K.N.); (L.H.D.)
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Graduate University of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
- Correspondence: (P.N.); (C.K.N.); (L.H.D.)
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- Institute of Applied Materials Science, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
- Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Graduate University of Science and Technology, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
- Correspondence: (P.N.); (C.K.N.); (L.H.D.)
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A New Control Strategy for High-Pressure Homogenization to Improve the Safety of Injectable Lipid Emulsions. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14081603. [PMID: 36015229 PMCID: PMC9412542 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14081603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Intravenous lipid emulsions are biocompatible formulations used as clinical nutrition products and lipid-based delivery systems for sparingly soluble drugs. However, the particle-size distribution is associated with risks of embolism. Accordingly, the mean particle diameter (MPD) and particle-distribution tailing (characterized as the pFAT5 value) are critical quality attributes that ensure patient safety. Compliance with the limits stated in the United States Pharmacopoeia is ensured by high-pressure homogenization, the final step of the manufacturing process. The US Food and Drug Administration’s Quality-by-Design approach requires a control strategy based on deep process understanding to ensure that products have a consistent and predefined quality. Here we investigated the process parameters of a jet-valve high-pressure homogenizer, specifically their effect on the MPD, pFAT5 value and droplet count (determined by microscopy) during the production of a Lipofundin MCT/LCT 20% formulation. We provide deep insight into droplet breakup and coalescence behavior when varying the process pressure, emulsion temperature and number of homogenization cycles. We found that high shear forces are not required to reduce the pFAT5 value of the particle distribution. Finally, we derived a control strategy for a rapid and cost-efficient two-cycle process that ensures patient safety over a large control space.
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Process Analytical Technology for the Production of Parenteral Lipid Emulsions According to Good Manufacturing Practices. Processes (Basel) 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/pr10061174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The good manufacturing practices (GMP) and process analytical technology (PAT) initiatives of the US Food and Drug Administration, in conjunction with International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) quality guidelines Q8, Q9, and Q10, ensure that manufacturing processes for parenteral formulations meet the requirements of increasingly strict regulations. This involves the selection of suitable process analytics for process integration and aseptic processing. In this article, we discuss the PAT requirements for the GMP-compliant manufacturing of parenteral lipid emulsions, which can be used for clinical nutrition or for the delivery of lipophilic active ingredients. There are risks associated with the manufacturing processes, including the potential for unstable emulsions and the formation of large droplets that can induce embolisms in the patient. Parenteral emulsions are currently monitored offline using a statistical approach. Inline analytics, supplemented by measurements of zeta potential, could minimize the above risks. Laser scanning technology, ultrasound attenuation spectroscopy, and photo-optical sensors combined with image analysis may prove to be useful PAT methods. In the future, these technologies could lead to better process understanding and control, thus improving production efficiency.
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Boullata JI, Mirtallo JM, Sacks GS, Salman G, Gura K, Canada T, Maguire A. Parenteral nutrition compatibility and stability: A comprehensive review. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2021; 46:273-299. [PMID: 34788478 DOI: 10.1002/jpen.2306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Several guidance documents support best practices across the stages of the parenteral nutrition (PN)-use process to optimize patient safety. The critical step of PN order verification and review by the pharmacist requires a contextual assessment of the compatibility and stability implications of the ordered PN prescription. This article will provide working definitions, describe PN component characteristics, and present a wide-ranging representation of compatibility and stability concerns that need to be considered prior to preparing a PN admixture. This paper has been approved by the ASPEN Board of Directors. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Joseph I Boullata
- Pharmacy Specialist in Clinical Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition Support Services, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Clinical Practice Specialist, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, Professor Emeritus, The Ohio State University, College of Pharmacy, Columbus, OH
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- Senior Director, Medical Affairs for PN Market Unit, Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC, Lake Zurich, IL
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- Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Marshall B. Ketchum University, College of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Fullerton, CA
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- Manager, Pharmacy Clinical research Program/Clinical Specialist GI/Nutrition, Boston Children's Hospital, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Clinical Pharmacy Services Manager & Nutrition Support Team Coordinator, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
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- Clinical Pharmacist, BJC HomeCare Infusions, Overland, MO
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- Pharmacy Specialist in Clinical Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition Support Services, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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Sayed OAEA, Hassan SB, Abdelkader A, Elsabahy M, Abdelaziz NHR, El-Sayed AM. Stability Study and Clinical Evaluation of Lipid Injectable Emulsion in Parenteral Nutrition Admixtures Used for Preterm Neonates. Nutr Clin Pract 2020; 36:696-703. [PMID: 32671868 DOI: 10.1002/ncp.10556] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Intravenous administration of parenteral nutrition (PN) admixtures containing 4-oil lipid injectable emulsion (ILE) in preterm neonates is usually prohibited because of limited clinical data. The authors evaluated the stability, safety, and efficacy of PN admixtures containing 4-oil ILE, for the first time, in preterm neonates. METHODS A series of PN admixtures were prepared for consecutive administration in preterm neonates over a period of 15 days. Admixture stability was assessed after 24 hours of storage at 25 and 37 °C via visual inspection and measurement of mean droplet size (MDS). Safety and efficacy of the admixtures in preterm neonates were assessed via serum triglyceride levels and body weight increase measurements, respectively. RESULTS PN admixtures were stable at 25 °C and had MDS ˂500 nm. After 15 days, there was a significant increase in body weight (P ≤ .0001) and level of serum triglycerides (P ≤ .0001), compared with the level before PN administration. CONCLUSIONS PN admixtures containing 4-oil ILE were stable at 25 °C and showed instability at 37 °C. Therefore, it is recommended to keep the temperature during administration of PN admixtures at 25 °C. PN admixtures were well tolerated and safe over a period of 8 days while providing a balanced fatty acid supply. Tight monitoring of serum triglyceride level is essential, particularly in neonates of low birth weight and/or young gestational age, to avoid hypertriglyceridemia. Hence, the use of these PN admixtures is expected to be beneficial in terms of being cost-effective and reducing the contamination risks.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Assiut International Center of Nanomedicine, Al-Rajhy Liver Hospital, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Science Academy, Badr University in Cairo (BUC), Badr City, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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