Human Albumin Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Human Albumin
Used For
Plasma Substitute
How it works
It belongs to the pharmacotherapeutic group: blood substitutes and plasma protein fractions. The product is given to patients to restore and maintain circulating blood volume where a deficiency in volume has been demonstrated.
Human Albumin Usage And Safety
Dosage
Human Albumin
Side Effects
Side effects after infusion of human albumin are rare. Mild reactions such as flush, urticaria, fever, nausea normally disappear rapidly when the infusion-rate is slowed or the infusion is stopped. In single cases reactions reaching as far as shock may occur. In these cases, the infusion should be stopped and an appropriate treatment should be initiated.
Drug Interactions
No interactions of human albumin with other products are known so far. Incompatibilities Human albumin should not be mixed with other drugs, whole blood and packed red cells.
Indication
Human Albumin is indicated for: - Albumin replacement in patients with major albumin deficiency .
When not to Use
Do not use if you are allergic to human albumin preparations or any of the other ingredients of this medicine .
Human Albumin Precautions
Precaution
If allergic reactions occur, the infusion should be stopped immediately. If allergic reactions persist then appropriate treatment is recommended. In anaphylactic reactions, treatment should follow the current recommendations for shock therapy .
Human Albumin Warnings
Warning 1
The colloid-osmotic effect of human albumin 20% is approximately four times that of blood plasma. Therefore, when concentrated albumin is administered, care must be taken to assure adequate hydration of the patient. Patients should be monitored carefully to guard against circulatory overload and hyperhydration, respectively.
Warning 2
If comparatively large volumes are to be replaced, controls of coagulation and haematocrit are necessary. Care must be taken to ensure adequate substitution of other blood constituents (coagulation factors, electrolytes, platelets and erythrocytes). If the haematocrit drops below 30%, packed red cells should be given to maintain the oxygen transport capacity of the blood.
Warning 3
Human albumin should not be mixed with other drugs, whole blood and packed red cells.
Human Albumin Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store in a refrigerator (2°C–8°C). Do not Freeze .
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