SODIUM PHENYLACETATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE (SODIUM PHENYLACETATE and SODIUM BENZOATE) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

SODIUM PHENYLACETATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE

What is the Trade Name for SODIUM PHENYLACETATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE?

SODIUM PHENYLACETATE and SODIUM BENZOATE

What are the Indications for SODIUM PHENYLACETATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Sodium Phenylacetate and Sodium Benzoate Injection, 10%/10% is indicated as adjunctive therapy in pediatric and adult patients for the treatment of acute hyperammonemia and associated encephalopathy in patients with deficiencies in enzymes of the urea cycle. During acute hyperammonemic episodes, arginine supplementation, caloric supplementation, dietary protein restriction, hemodialysis, and other ammonia lowering therapies should be considered [see Warnings and Precautions (5) ]. Sodium Phenylacetate and Sodium Benzoate Injection, 10%/10% is a nitrogen binding agent indicated as adjunctive therapy for the treatment of acute hyperammonemia and associated encephalopathy in patients with deficiencies in enzymes of the urea cycle. ( 1 )

 

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