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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE
Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml does not usually affect your ability to drive.
CAUTION
Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml 20%/50ml infusion
Introduction
Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml is used to treat blood volume loss. It works by replacing the body fluids lost due to excessive trauma, bleeding, surgery, or kidney dialysis. Thus, it is helpful in treating low blood albumin levels. Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergy from this injection. Before taking it, inform the doctor you are suffering from any severe heart disease. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you...
... Show moreUses of Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml
- Nephrotic syndrome
Side effects of Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml
Common
- Vomiting
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Fever
- Nausea
- Chills
- Hives
- Slow heart rate
How to use Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml works
Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml contains human albumin, a natural protein in blood. It works by replacing the blood or body fluids lost due to excessive bleeding, surgery, or kidney dialysis.
What if you forget to take Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml?
If you miss a dose of Human Serum Albumin-I.P. 20% Albutein Solution for Infusion 50ml, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- It is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a medical professional.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a skin rash, itching, breathing difficulties, swelling of face and changes in heartbeat while using this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you have history of severe anemia (lack of red blood cells), or severe heart failure.
Brief Description
Indication
Burns, Hypovolemia, Hypoalbuminemia, Hypoproteinaemia, Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Nephrosis, Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Acute hypovolaemic shock, Neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia
Adult Dose
Adult: Initially, 25 g of albumin, adjusted according to patient's response. Usual rates of infusion: Up to 1-2 ml/minute (20% solution).
Intravenous Hypoproteinaemia Adult: Up to 2 g/kg daily. Usual rates of infusion: Up to 1-2 ml/minute (20% solution).
Special Populations: Volume admin and rate of infusion must always be individualised according to situation and response. Usual rates of infusion are up to 1-2 ml/min (20% soln).
Child Dose
Child: Up to 1 g/kg, adjusted according to patient's response. Usual rates of infusion: Up to 1-2 ml/minute (20% solution).
Intravenous Neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia Child: 1 g/kg of albumin before exchange transfusion. Usual rates of infusion: Up to 1-2 ml/minute (20% solution).
Special Populations: Volume admin and rate of infusion must always be individualised according to situation and response. Usual rates of infusion are up to 1-2 ml/min (20% soln).
Contraindication
Cardiac failure, severe anaemia, history of hypersensitivity, parenteral nutrition.
Mode of Action
Human albumin increases intravascular oncotic pressure and causes movement of fluids from interstitial into intravascular space. Human albumin solutions are available in various concentrations. Solutions containing 5% human albumin are usually used in hypovolemic patients, whereas more concentrated 25% solutions are recommended in patients in whom fluid and sodium intake must be minimised e.g. patients with hypoproteinaemia or cerebral oedema or in paediatric patients.
Precaution
Hypertension or low cardiac reserve; additional fluids for dehydrated patients. Monitor for signs of cardiac overload in injured or postoperative patients. May carry risk of viral transmission. Volume admin and rate of infusion must always be individualised according to situation and response. Pregnancy, lactation.
Side Effect
Allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, increased salivation, fever and chills; vascular overload, haemodilution and pulmonary oedema.
Potentially Fatal: Anaphylactic shock.
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Endogenous albumin found in breast milk; compatible
Interaction
Albumin solution should not be mixed by protein hydrolysates or alcoholic solutions. Risk of atypical reactions to ACE inhibitors in patients undergoing therapeutic plasma exchange with albumin human replacement.