General Drug Information and Indications

Parenteral amino acid solution for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) in horses and small animals. Parenteral amino acid solution for total parenteral nutrition (10% amino acids). Contains a mixture of essential and non-essential crystalline amino acids in balanced proportions. Mechanism: provides nitrogen source for protein synthesis in patients unable to meet protein requirements enterally. Administered with dextrose and lipid emulsions as complete TPN. Key information Crystalline amino acid solution for parenteral nutrition. Refrigerate. Use aseptic technique. Requires compounding with glucose and lipids for complete TPN. Monitor electrolytes, glucose, and hepatic function.

How to Give this Medication

IV via dedicated line: combine with dextrose, lipid emulsion, vitamins, and minerals per TPN protocol. Administer via central or peripheral IV catheter using strict aseptic technique. Rate per calculated caloric requirements. Store refrigerated (2–8°C); do not freeze. If a dose is missed This medication is administered by a veterinarian or veterinary staff in a clinical setting. Missed doses are managed by your veterinary team — contact your veterinarian to reschedule.

Side Effects

TPN: hyperglycemia, azotemia, electrolyte disturbances (monitor closely). Central line infection/sepsis (most serious complication). TPN-associated hepatic cholestasis (prolonged use). Fluid overload.

Precautions

For animals See TPN precautions. Monitor closely. Strict aseptic central line technique. For people handling this medication Administered by veterinary professionals only. No specific human precautions for caregivers beyond normal hygiene.

Overdose

Contact your veterinarian. Parenteral nutrition amino acid overdose causes metabolic disturbances. Managed by veterinary staff.

Travasol Inj dosage forms

ProductStrengthFormSizeType
TRAVASOL INJ 10% (AMINO ACID) - 1000ML—Injectable1Commercial

Sources

This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual (merckvetmanual.com); Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (Plumb, D.C., app.plumbs.com)