User:Mr. Ibrahem/Lipid emulsion

Lipid emulsion, sold under the brand name Intralipid among others, is a oil based solution for intravenous use. They are traditionally used as part of parenteral nutrition. They are also used to treat a number of toxicities including local anesthetic, beta-blocker, calcium channel blocker, organophosphate, and antipsychotic.

Side effects are generally few, though may include allergies, pancreatitis and adult respiratory distress syndrome. Use may be complicated by certain fungal infections. How it works in toxicity is not entirely clear.

Lipid emulsions became available for medical use in 1961. It use for toxicity began in 1998. Different versions are made from different source. Common sources include soy bean, coconut, olive, eggs, and fish. In the United States it costs about 47 USD per 250 ml of 20% emulsion as of 2021.