Triglycerides Pharmacology

Triglycerides

About Triglycerides
A type of fat, dietary supplement, A component of total parenteral nutrition(TPN).
Mechanism of Action of Triglycerides
Triglycerides are type of fat. They are a major source of energy and the most common type of fat. Fats are used by the body for energy and to form substances needed for normal body functions Triglycerides are the chemical form in which most fat exists in food as well as in the body. They are also present in blood plasma and in association with cholesterol form the plasma lipids.
Fat emulsions containing medium chain triglycerides are used as a component of total parenteral nutrition.
Fat emulsions are used as dietary supplements for patients who are unable to get enough fat in their diet, usually because of certain illnesses or recent surgery.
Pharmacokinets of Triglycerides
N/A
Onset of Action for Triglycerides
N/A
Duration of Action for Triglycerides
N/A
Half Life of Triglycerides
N/A
Side Effects of Triglycerides
1.Chills
2.Fever
3.Sore throat
4. Redness
5.Swelling
6. Pain at place of injection
7.Headache
8.Hives
9.Weakness
10.Yellow eyes or skin
11. Bluish color of skin
12. Chest pain
13. Difficulty in breathing
14. Diarrhea
15.Dizziness
16.Flushing
17.Nausea
18.Vomiting
Contra-indications of Triglycerides
Hypersensitivity to the drug
Special Precautions while taking Triglycerides
1.Type 2 diabetes mellitus
2.Blood problems
3.High cholesterol levels
4.Infection
5.Jaundice
6.Kidney disease
7.Liver disease
8.Lung disease
9.Pancreas disease
10.Check up weekly
11.Infection
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Triglycerides
1.Nutritional supplement
Interactions for Triglycerides
N/A
Typical Dosage for Triglycerides
For nutritional supplement: as IV
Adults: 0.5 - 1ml per minute over a period of 15 -30 minutes. If required rate of the injection can be increased until up to 250 to 500 ml over 4 - 6 hours.
Children: 0.1 ml per minute injected slowly into a vein over a period of 15 minutes. If required rate of the injection can be increased until up to 50 to 100 ml per hour.
Schedule of Triglycerides
N/A
Storage Requirements for Triglycerides
Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not refrigerate.

Effects of Missed Dosage of Triglycerides
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Effects of Overdose of Triglycerides
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for Triglycerides in Your City

Medicine India is just a publishing medium for medicine related information and does not provide services or sales of medicines including triglycerides.

However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for triglycerides and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for triglycerides may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take triglycerides only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for triglycerides before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for triglycerides with the pharmacy.

Triglycerides is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for triglycerides might be better known than triglycerides itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have triglycerides in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for triglycerides.