protein hydrolysate injection, a fluid and nutrient replenisher. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is prescribed to correct a negative nitrogen balance and to provide parenteral nutrition in other clinical situations. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Renal failure, anuria, severe liver disease, hepatic coma, or known hypersensitivity to one or more of the amino acids prohibits its use. ▪ ADVERSE EFFECTS: Among the more serious adverse effects are hypotension, abdominal pain, convulsions, phlebitis, thrombosis, and edema.
