Astymin-SN contains all ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS & NON-ESSENTIAL AMINO ACIDS with Xylitol. Astymin-SN is a total Amino acids infusion formulated as per WHO/FAO recommendations. The composition is also in accordance with VUJ-N mixture and human plasma serum concentration.
With the addition of Insulin independent Xylitol, Astymin-SN delivers protein sparing effect. Astymin-SN increases protein synthesis, improves nutritional status and builds body resistance. In conditions of HIGH NITROGEN & PROTEIN NEEDS, Astymin-SN is an ideal formula.
What Does Astymin SN contains?
| Nutritional Information | Each ml serves |
| L-Isoleucine | 5.6 mg |
| L-Leucine | 12.5 mg |
| L-Lysine Hydrochloride | 11 mg |
| L-Methionine | 3.5 mg |
| L-Phenylalanine | 9.35 mg |
| L-Threonine | 6.5 mg |
| L-Tryptophan | 1.3 mg |
| L-Valine | 4.5 mg |
| L-Alanine | 6.2 mg |
| L-Arginine Hydrochloride | 9.55 mg |
| L-Aspartic Acid | 3.8 mg |
| L-Cysteine Hydrochloride | 1.45 mg |
| L-Glutamic Acid | 6.5 mg |
| L-Histidine Hydrochloride H2O | 8.11 mg |
| L-Proline | 3.3 mg |
| L-Serine | 2.2 mg |
| L-Tyrosine | 0.35 mg |
| 10.7 mg | |
| Xylitol | 50 mg |
| Water for Injections | q.s. |
Contents per 200 ml
| Total Amino acids | 21.282 gm |
| Total Essential Amino acids | 10.850 gm |
| Total Non Essential Amino acids | 10.432 gm |
| Total Branched Chain Amino acids | 22.60% |
| Total Nitrogen Content | 3.04 gm |
| High Biological Value Protein Content | 19.0 gm |
| E/N Ratio | 1 |
| Energy Content | 135 cal |
Indications:
Internal Medicine
- Persistent Pyrexial States
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malignant Diseases
- Malabsorption in G.I Disorders
Surgery
- Pre and Postoperative conditions.
- Burns
- Accidental trauma
- Fracture of long bones
Dosage & Administration:
Adults: 200 – 800 ml I.V. /day
Children: 0.2- 0.25 gm of Nitrogen/kg body weight
Drip Rate: 15 – 20 Drops initially followed by 30-40 Drops per minute
Recommended Energy Requirements:
Recommended simultaneous calorie supply is 150-200 cal. /gm of Nitrogen
Precaution:
Signs of intolerance and increased renal losses resulting in AMINO ACID
disequilibrium are possible if infusion rate is too high.
Contraindications:
Cardiac insufficiency, Irreversible liver damage.
Presentation:
Infusion bottle of 200 ml