IV lipid emulsion
INTRALIPID
What it isIntravenous lipid acting as a circulating sink; local anesthetic systemic toxicity.
Why this oneIt is the antidote for bupivacaine cardiac arrest, where standard resuscitation fails.
What limits itIt interferes with laboratory assays and can cause fat overload. Dosing is weight-based and time-limited.
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Principal riskIt interferes with laboratory assays; fat overload
Cost, est. cash$100–$2,000/month
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Legacy pregnancy categoryUnknown / historical label unavailable
Defining liabilityGenerally tolerated at therapeutic doses; clinically important risks are agent-specific and increase with interactions or organ impairment.
Mechanism of action: IV lipid emulsion ballicule
