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Oxepa®


Therapeutic Nutrition for Modulating Inflammation in Sepsis, ARDS, and ALI

OXEPA is clinically shown to modulate the inflammatory response in critically ill, mechanically ventilated patients, including those with sepsis, SIRS (systemic inflammatory response syndrome), ALI (acute lung injury), or ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome).1-3
  • For tube feeding
  • For sole-source nutrition
  • Not for parenteral use
  • Use under medical supervision

Features

  • Calorically dense (1.5 Cal/mL)—concentrated calories for fluid-restricted patients
  • Unique, patented oil blend—contains 4.6 g/L of EPA4 and 4 g/L of GLA,5 to help modulate inflammation6-8
  • Elevated levels of antioxidants—to help prevent free radical damage
  • Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDI for 24 essential vitamins and minerals in 1420 Cal (946 mL)
  • Gluten-Free
  • Lactose-Free
  • Low-Residue

1. Gadek JE et al. Crit Care Med 1999;27(8):1409-1420.
2. Singer P et al. Crit Care Med 2006;34(4):1033-1038.
3. Pontes-Arruda A et al. Crit Care Med 2006;34(9):2325-2333.
4. EPA = eicosapentaenoic acid (from sardine oil)
5. GLA = gamma-linolenic acid (from borage oil)
6. Murray MJ et al. Am J Physiol1995;269 (Heart Circ Physiol 38):H2090-H2099.
7. Horrobin DF. Rev Contemp Pharmacotherapy 1990;1:1-45.
8. Pacht ER et al. Crit Care Med 2003;31(2):491-500.



Nutrition Information

Product Data
Nutrient Density (Cal/mL)
1.5
Protein (% Cal)
16.7
Carbohydrate (% Cal)
28.1
Fat (% Cal)
55.2
MCT:LCT
25:75
Cal to meet 100% RDIs
1420
mL to meet 100% RDIs
946
Total Cal/g Nitrogen
150:1
Nonprotein Cal/g Nitrogen
125:1
Osmolality (mOsm/kg H2O)
535
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
511
Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding, Fr
10/8
Nutrient Data
8 fl oz
1000 mL
Calories
355
1500
Protein, g
14.8
62.7
Total Carbohydrate, g
25.0
105.3
Total Fat, g
22.2
93.8
Water, g
186
785
Vitamins
Vitamin A, IU
2840
11,910
Beta-Carotene, mg
1.2
5.0
Vitamin D, IU
100
425
Vitamin E, IU
75
320
Vitamin K, mcg
20
85
Vitamin C, mg
205
850
Folic Acid, mcg
200
850
Thiamin (Vit B1), mg
0.75
3.2
Riboflavin (Vit B2), mg
0.85
3.6
Vitamin B6, mg
1.0
4.3
Vitamin B12, mcg
3.0
13
Niacin, mg
10
43
Choline, mg
150
635
Biotin, mcg
150
635
Pantothenic Acid, mg
5.0
22
Minerals
Sodium, mg
310
1310
Sodium, mEq
13.5
57.0
Potassium, mg
465
1960
Potassium, mEq
11.9
50.1
Chloride, mg
400
1690
Chloride, mEq
11.3
47.7
Calcium, mg
250
1060
Phosphorus, mg
250
1060
Magnesium, mg
100
425
Iodine, mcg
38
160
Manganese, mg
1.3
5.3
Copper, mg
0.50
2.2
Zinc, mg
5.7
24
Iron, mg
4.5
20
Selenium, mcg
18
74
Chromium, mcg
30
130
Molybdenum, mcg
38
160
L-Carnitine, mg
43
185
Taurine, mg
75
320




Availability

8-fl-oz cans; 24/case
Flavor
List Number
Vanilla
54386

Ross Ready-To-Hang® 1000-mL prefilled containers; 8/case
Flavor
List Number
Vanilla
57043


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Ingredients

Water, Sodium and Calcium Caseinates, Sugar (Sucrose), Corn Maltodextrin, Canola Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Marine Oil (May Contain One or More of the Following: Anchovy, Menhaden, Salmon, Sardine, Tuna), Borage Oil, Magnesium Chloride, Calcium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Phosphate, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Choline Chloride, Taurine, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, L-Carnitine, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Gellan Gum, Zinc Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium lodide, Sodium Selenate, Phylloquinone, Cyanocobalamin, and Vitamin D3. (FAN 8202-03)
Contains milk and soy ingredients.