Lypholyte (Injection)
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Lypholyte (Injection) Drug and Prescription Information
Lypholyte (Injection)
Lypholyte (Injection) Medication Classification
PARENTERAL ELECTROLYTE/MINERAL COMBINATION (Injection)
Lypholyte (Injection) Brandname
Hyperlite R, Hyperlite, Plasma-Lyte 56, TPN Electrolytes, Lypholyte-II, Nutrilyte II, Plasma-Lyte R, Isolyte S pH 7.4, TPN Electrolytes III, Lypholyte, Nutrilyte, Plasma-Lyte A pH-7.4, Plasma-Lyte 148
Lypholyte (Injection) is used for the Treatment
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.
When To Not Use Lypholyte (Injection)
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.
How Should You Use Lypholyte (Injection)
Injectable
- Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins.
- A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
- You 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. If a dose is missed:
- This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule. If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
Proper Lypholyte (Injection) Storage
Store Lypholyte (Injection) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Lypholyte (Injection) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using Lypholyte (Injection)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Do not use any other mineral supplements or electrolytes (including GoLYTELY®, Pedialyte®, Gatorade®) without asking your doctor first.
Lypholyte (Injection) 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 without asking your doctor. You may need to slowly decrease your dose before stopping it completely.
- Your doctor will need to check your blood or urine at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
Lypholyte (Injection) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these 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. If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- 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.
