How to use VIANT powder for infusion solution
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Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
Viant® Powder for Solution for Infusion
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the Package Leaflet
- What is Viant and what is it used for
- What you need to know before you use Viant
- How to use Viant
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Viant
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What is Viant and what is it used for
Viant is a powder for solution for infusion that is administered by dripping. It contains 13 vitamins (see section 6). Viant is used to supply the vitamins you need every day to maintain normal body functions, if you cannot get them through normal food intake.
Viant can be administered to adults and children aged 11 years and older.
2. What you need to know before you use Viant
Do not use Viant:
- if you are allergic to any of the components of this medicine, peanuts, or soy, or any of the other components of this medicine (listed in section 6)
- if you already have high levels of these vitamins
- if you have too much calcium in the blood (hypercalcemia)
- if you have excessive calcium excretion in the urine (hypercalciuria)
- if you are receiving vitamin A (retinol) from other sources or vitamin A derivatives (retinoids)
- in newborns, infants, and children under 11 years of age
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor before starting to use Viant.
Your doctor will be particularly careful if:
- you are taking vitamins from other sources
- you have digestive disorders
- you have liver or kidney problems
- you have pre-existing diseases/disorders that may cause hypercalcemia and/or hypercalciuria
- you are at risk of vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) deficiency, e.g., if you have short bowel syndrome or inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), if you use metformin (a medicine to help treat diabetes) for more than four months, if you use proton pump inhibitors or histamine H2 receptor antagonists (medicines to treat gastroduodenal ulcers or to reduce gastric acid, e.g., omeprazole, pantoprazole, etc., or ranitidine, famotidine, etc.) for more than 12 months, if you are a strict vegan or vegetarian or if you are over 75 years of age
- you are going to take the vitamins for a prolonged period
- you are going to take this medicine immediately after a long period of starvation or severe malnutrition
- you regularly consume alcohol (more than three drinks per day or more than seven drinks per week)
Call your doctor or nurse immediately if signs of an allergic reaction appear, such as sweating, skin redness, hives, or difficulty breathing, so that the infusion can be interrupted immediately and appropriate treatment can be initiated.
It is possible that surveillance measures and additional tests, such as various blood tests and liver function tests, will be performed to verify that your body is handling the administered vitamins properly.
The nursing staff may also take measures to ensure that your body's vitamin needs are met. In addition to Viant, you may receive additional vitamins to fully meet your needs.
Children
This solution should not be administered to newborns, infants, and children under 11 years of age.
Using Viant with other medicines
Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
You should not take any medicine that contains vitamin A or vitamin A derivatives (retinoids) during treatment with Viant due to the risk of vitamin A overdose (see section 3).
Viant may interact with some medicines. Tell your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse if you are using any of the following:
- Medicines for acne or psoriasis (retinoids) such as, e.g., bexarotene or acitretin
- Medicines used to treat epilepsy such as, e.g., phenobarbital, phenytoin, carbamazepine, fosphenytoin, and primidone
- Medicines used to treat HIV (antiretrovirals, tipranavir)
- Antibiotics
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- Antifungal drugs such as, e.g., ketoconazole
- Medicines used to treat seizures or bipolar disorder (anticonvulsants) such as, e.g., cycloserine, hydralazine, isoniazid, penicillamine, phenelzine, theophylline, phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital
- Ethionamide (an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis)
- Drugs that block folic acid (antifolates), such as, e.g., methotrexate, pyrimethamine
- Deferoxamine (a drug used to treat iron poisoning)
- Drugs that can cause pressure in the brain (some tetracyclines)
- Drugs to prevent blood clotting (acenocoumarol, warfarin, phenprocoumon)
- Fluoropyrimidines (drugs used to treat cancer)
Viant and tests
Viant should not be administered directly before a blood glucose test or urine test, as it contains vitamin C, which can make your results inaccurate.
Viant contains 0.06 mg of biotin per vial. If you are going to have laboratory tests, you must inform your doctor or laboratory staff that you are receiving or have recently received Viant, as biotin can affect the results of these tests. Depending on the test, the results may show false elevations or false reductions due to biotin. Your doctor may indicate that you should stop receiving Viant before having laboratory tests. You should also be aware that other products you may be taking, such as multivitamin preparations or supplements for hair, skin, and nails, may also contain biotin and affect the results of laboratory tests. Inform your doctor or laboratory staff if you are taking this type of product.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
Pregnancy
You can receive Viant during pregnancy if necessary, provided that the indication and dosage are observed to avoid an overdose of vitamins.
Do not exceed the recommended daily dose, as high doses of vitamin A during pregnancy can cause fetal malformations.
Breastfeeding
The use of Viant is not recommended if you are breastfeeding. If you breastfeed during treatment with Viant, there is a risk that your baby may suffer from a vitamin A overdose.
Fertility
No data are available on the effect of Viant on male and female fertility.
Driving and using machines
Viant has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.
Viant contains sodium
This medicine contains up to 46 mg of sodium (the main component of table/cooking salt) per vial. This is equivalent to 2.3% of the maximum daily sodium intake recommended for an adult.
3. How to use Viant
The Viant powder must be dissolved first in a liquid solution. Then, before administering it, it will be mixed with a larger volume of fluid (parenteral nutrition regimen, glucose solution, or electrolytes). Viant will be administered into a vein through a drip.
The recommended dose is 1 vial per day for adults and children aged 11 years and older.
If you received more Viant than you should
The risk of vitamin overdose is higher if you are receiving other vitamin supplements or if the total amount supplemented globally does not match your needs or if you are already prone to having high levels of vitamins (hypervitaminosis).
The most common symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Other symptoms of acute or long-term vitamin overdose are:
- dryness and flaking of the skin
- headache, vomiting, and weakness
- jaundice
- increased pressure in the brain with symptoms such as headache, vomiting, confusion about time, and double vision
- coagulation disorders
- stomach pain
- signs of kidney disease, such as pain or difficulty urinating
- high levels of calcium in the blood
- numbness, tingling, or burning sensation in the feet or hands
- lack of coordination/falls
- yellow sweat
- darker urine
Tell your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms after using Viant.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 915620420, indicating the medicine and the amount ingested.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects may be serious. If you experience any of the following side effects, tell your doctor immediately, who will stop administering this medicine:
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data)
Severe allergic reactions (anaphylactoid), nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and itching or rash at the injection site. Liver function blood tests may be elevated.
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effect, talk to your healthcare professional, even if it is not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly through the Spanish Medicines and Healthcare Products Agency (AEMPS) website: www.notificaRAM.es.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of Viant
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label. The expiry date is the last day of the month stated.
Storage conditions
Store in a refrigerator (between 2°C and 8°C). If stored at room temperature (not above 25°C), this medicine can only be used for a period of three months.
Viant should not be used if the reconstituted solution is not transparent and yellow-orange in color, or if the vial is damaged in any way. The reconstituted solution should be used immediately.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Composition of Viant
One vial of 932 mg of dry substance (powder) contains:
1. | Retinol (vitamin A) (as retinol palmitate) | 0.99 mg 1.82 mg | equivalent to retinol (vitamin A) | 3,300 IU |
2. | Colecalciferol | 0.005 mg | equivalent to vitamin D3 | 200 IU |
3. | All-rac-alpha-tocopherol (vitamin E) | 9.11 mg | ||
4. | All-rac-phytomenadione (vitamin K1) | 0.15 mg | ||
5. | Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) | 200 mg | ||
6. | Thiamine (vitamin B1) (as thiamine hydrochloride) | 6.00 mg 7.63 mg | ||
7. | Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (as sodium phosphate riboflavin) | 3.60 mg 4.58 mg | ||
8. | Pyridoxine (vitamin B6) (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) | 6.00 mg 7.30 mg | ||
9. | Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12) | 0.005 mg | ||
10. | Folic acid (vitamin B9) (as folic acid hydrate) | 0.60 mg | ||
11. | Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (as dexpantenol) | 15.0 mg 14.0 mg | ||
12. | Biotin (vitamin B7) | 0.06 mg | ||
13. | Nicotinamide (vitamin B3) | 40.0 mg |
The other ingredients are glycine, hydrochloric acid (for pH adjustment), sodium glycolate, soy phosphatidylcholine, and sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment).
Appearance of the product and pack contents
Viant is a powder for solution for infusion. It is a yellow-orange colored mass or powder supplied in brown glass vials.
It is packed in boxes of 5 or 10 vials. Only certain pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorization holder:
- Braun Melsungen AG
Carl-Braun-Straße 1
34212 Melsungen, Germany
Manufacturer:
- Braun Melsungen AG
Am Schwerzelshof 1
34212 Melsungen, Germany
Mailing address
34209 Melsungen, Germany
Phone: +49-5661-71-0
Fax: +49-5661-71-4567
You can request more information about this medicine from the local representative of the marketing authorization holder
B.Braun Medical SA
Ctra. Terrasa, 121
08191 Rubí (Spain)
This medicine is authorized in the Member States of the European Economic Area and in the United Kingdom (Northern Ireland) under the following names:
Austria, Germany, Luxembourg: Viant Pulver zur Herstellung einer Infusionslösung
Bulgaria: Viant powder for solution for infusion
Croatia: Viant prašak za otopinu za infuziju
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Sweden: Viant
Italy: Envitavit
Poland: Viantan
Slovenia: Viant, prašek za raztopino za infundiranje
Spain: Viant polvo para solución para perfusión
United Kingdom (Northern Ireland): Nutratain
Date of last revision of this leaflet: December 2022
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Healthcare Products (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es/).
This information is intended only for healthcare professionals:
Handling instructions
Strict aseptic precautions should be taken during the reconstitution and dilution of the product in a suitable solution/emulsion for infusion.
Viant should be administered slowly.
The contents of a vial should be dissolved by adding 5 ml of a suitable solvent (water for injections or glucose solution 50 mg/ml or sodium chloride solution 9 mg/ml) and gently shaking to dissolve the lyophilized powder. Do not use unless the reconstituted solution is transparent and yellow-orange in color. The reconstituted solution should be used immediately.
The powder must be completely dissolved before transferring it to
- a glucose solution 50 mg/ml
- a sodium chloride solution 9 mg/ml
- a lipid emulsion
- a binary mixture for parenteral nutrition that combines glucose, electrolytes, and amino acids
- or a ternary mixture for parenteral nutrition that combines glucose, electrolytes, and solutions of amino acids and lipids
Mix the final solution well.
After adding Viant to a parenteral nutrition solution, check that there has been no abnormal color change and/or that precipitates, insoluble complexes, or crystals have not appeared.
This medicine should not be mixed with other medicines, except those mentioned above, unless compatibility and stability have been demonstrated.
Use only when the original seal is intact and the container is not damaged.
For single use. The container and unused contents should be discarded after use. The disposal of unused medicine and all materials that have come into contact with it should be carried out in accordance with local regulations.
Incompatibilities
In the absence of compatibility studies, this medicine should not be mixed with other medicines.
If co-administration of incompatible medicines with Viant is necessary, administration will be carried out through separate IV routes.
Additives may be incompatible with parenteral nutrition containing Viant.
Vitamin A and thiamine in Viant may react with the bisulfites of parenteral nutrition solutions (e.g., as a result of aggregation of mixtures), resulting in the degradation of vitamin A and thiamine.
An increase in the pH of a solution may increase the degradation of some vitamins. This should be taken into account when adding alkaline solutions to mixtures containing Viant.
The stability of folic acid may be altered when added to mixtures with high calcium concentrations.
- Country of registration
- Dosage formINJECTABLE PERFUSION, 932 mg
- Prescription requiredYes
- Manufacturer
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
VIANT powder for infusion solution requires a prescription in Spain. You can check with a doctor online whether this medicine may be appropriate for your situation.
VIANT powder for infusion solution is manufactured by B. Braun Melsungen Ag. Pharmacy brands and packaging may differ depending on the distributor.
Doctors such as Family doctors, Psychiatrists, Dermatologists, Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, Gastroenterologists, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists, Rheumatologists, Hematologists, Infectious disease physicians, Allergists, Geriatricians, Paediatricians, Oncologists may assess whether VIANT powder for infusion solution is appropriate, depending on your situation and local regulations. You can book an online consultation to discuss your symptoms and possible next steps.
Spain has a well-developed healthcare infrastructure across major cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Seville. Pharmacies are widely available and operate under strict regulations, ensuring access to prescribed medications.
You can buy VIANT powder for infusion solution in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, or Valencia at any local pharmacy with a valid prescription.
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Other medicines with the same active substance () include POTASSIUM ACETATE B.BRAUN 1 mEq/ml CONCENTRATE FOR INFUSION SOLUTION, SODIUM BICARBONATE 1/6 M MEIN SOLUTION FOR INFUSION, SODIUM BICARBONATE 1M GRIFOLS INJECTABLE SOLUTION. These may have different brand names or formulations but contain the same therapeutic ingredient. Always consult a doctor before switching or starting a new medicine.
