Hypersensitivity. Discontinue administration or use an alternate site if vascular pain occurs. Immediately discontinue if there are clinical signs of extravasation at the inj site. Use only for short-term nutritional therapy. Assess overall nutritional requirement & oral intake. Limit use to 3-5 days when used alone in post-op patients & institute oral/enteral nutrition or other regimens if feasible. Administer additional vit B
1 or other vit depending on the condition. Patients w/ hepatic, renal & CV dysfunction; acidosis; DM. Pregnancy. Avoid use during lactation. Childn. Reduce administration rate in seriously ill patients; elderly.