Omegaven vs. Smoflipid for Nutritional Deficiency: Important Differences and Potential Risks.

Omegaven

SMOFlipid

Summary for Omegaven

Prescription only

Omegaven is an intravenous (IV) lipid supplement that's made with fish oil. It's a source of calories and fatty acids for children with liver problems caused by long-term parenteral nutrition (or TPN). This condition is called parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis (PNAC). Omegaven is given as an infusion into the vein over 8 to 24 hours, depending on your child's needs. Side effects include vomiting and restlessness.

Indications for Omegaven

Lipid supplement for children with liver problems from long-term nutrition through the vein (also called parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis or PNAC)

Pros and Cons for Omegaven

Pros

Helps provide a source of calories and essential fats to children with PNAC
Shown to improve PNAC by lowering inflammation
Possible to give at home

Cons

Not a good option if your child has an allergy to fish or egg, since it contains fish oil and egg proteins
Not used to prevent PNAC
Not approved for use in adults

Common Side Effects for Omegaven

Vomiting (46%)
Irritated or restless behavior (35%)
Low heart rate (35%)
Episodes of pauses in breathing (apnea; 20%)
Viral infection (16%)
Skin redness (12%)

Warnings for Omegaven

Risk of serious harm if it's infused too fast
Serious allergic reactions
Risk of infections
Problems related to receiving too much lipids (fat overload syndrome)
High triglyceride (fat) levels
Aluminum toxicity

Summary for Smoflipid

Prescription only

SMOFlipid is the first and only injectable lipid supplement that contains 4 different kinds of fats: soybean oil, medium chain triglycerides, olive oil, and fish oil. It's for people on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) who aren't able to eat or drink. It can be used by children, including babies who are born before their due date, as well as adults. Some common side effects caused by SMOFlipid include nausea, vomiting, and infections.

Indications for Smoflipid

Lipid supplement for people on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) who can't eat or drink

Pros and Cons for Smoflipid

Pros

Well-balanced source of fat since it contains four different types of fat
Works well to provide a source of calories and essential fatty acids to people who can't eat or drink
Appears to be safer compared to other available lipid supplements
Can be used in people of all ages

Cons

Has risk of liver problems
Brand name only, which can be expensive
Only given by injection through the veins
Might raise your risk of infection

Common Side Effects for Smoflipid

Adults:

Nausea (9%)
Vomiting (7%)
High blood sugar (5%)

Children:

Low red blood cell count (18%)
Vomiting (9%)
Liver damage (6%)
Infection (6%)

Warnings for Smoflipid

Liver problems
Serious allergic reactions
Risk of infections
Too much IV lipids (fat overload syndrome)
High triglyceride (fat) levels
Aluminum toxicity

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Omegaven10 cartons / 10 bottles of 100ml

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Omegaven vs. Smoflipid

Omegaven

SMOFlipid

Summary for Omegaven

Indications for Omegaven

Pros and Cons for Omegaven

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Common Side Effects for Omegaven

Warnings for Omegaven

Summary for Smoflipid

Indications for Smoflipid

Pros and Cons for Smoflipid

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Common Side Effects for Smoflipid

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Omegaven

SMOFlipid

Summary for Omegaven

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Common Side Effects for Omegaven

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Summary for Smoflipid

Indications for Smoflipid

Pros and Cons for Smoflipid

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Common Side Effects for Smoflipid

Warnings for Smoflipid