Lipids

In clinical pharmacology and drug compendia, "lipids" generally refers to intravenous lipid emulsions, a therapeutic class of parenteral nutrition agents composed of biologically compatible triglycerides derived from sources such as soybean, olive, fish oil, or medium-chain triglycerides

In clinical pharmacology and drug compendia, "lipids" generally refers to intravenous lipid emulsions, a therapeutic class of parenteral nutrition agents composed of biologically compatible triglycerides derived from sources such as soybean, olive, fish oil, or medium-chain triglycerides

Administered intravenously, these agents act as an energy-dense source of non-protein calories and essential fatty acids to maintain cellular membrane integrity, prevent essential fatty acid deficiency, and reduce the osmotic load associated with concentrated carbohydrate infusions This class is primarily indicated for patients requiring parenteral nutrition—such as those with intestinal failure, severe malabsorption, short bowel syndrome, critical illness, or extreme prematurity—when oral or en...

Administered intravenously, these agents act as an energy-dense source of non-protein calories and essential fatty acids to maintain cellular membrane integrity, prevent essential fatty acid deficiency, and reduce the osmotic load associated with concentrated carbohydrate infusions

This class is primarily indicated for patients requiring parenteral nutrition—such as those with intestinal failure, severe malabsorption, short bowel syndrome, critical illness, or extreme prematurity—when oral or enteral nutrition is impossible, insufficient, or contraindicated