Albutein 5%5%
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Albutein 5%. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Albutein 5% may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the develo... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Albutein 5% during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. |
| Driving | SAFE Albutein 5% does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Albutein 5% should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Albutein 5% may be needed. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Albutein 5% is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Albutein 5% is recommended. |
Introduction
Albutein 5% is used to treat blood volume loss. It works by replacing the body fluids lost due to excessive trauma, bleeding, surgery, or kidney dialysi... View More
Uses of Albutein 5%
- Nephrotic syndrome
Side effects of Albutein 5%
- Vomiting
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Fever
- Nausea
- Chills
- Hives
- Slow heart rate
How to use Albutein 5%
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Albutein 5% works
Albutein 5% contains human albumin, a natural protein in blood. It works by replacing the blood or body fluids lost due to excessive bleeding, surgery, ... View More
What if you forget to take Albutein 5%?
If you miss a dose of Albutein 5%, please consult your doctor.
- 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 thi... View More
- Inform your doctor if you have history of severe anemia (lack of red blood cells), or severe heart failure.
Indication
Burns, Hypovolemia, Hypoalbuminemia, Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Nephrosis, Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, O... View More
Adult Dose
Adult: Initially, 25 g of albumin, adjusted according to patient's response. Usual rates of infusion: Up to 5 ml/minute (5% solution). Intravenous H... View More
Child Dose
Child: Up to 1 g/kg, adjusted according to patient's response. Usual rates of infusion: Up to 5 ml/minute (5% solution). Intravenous Neonatal hyperb... View More
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... View More
Precaution
Hypertension or low cardiac reserve; additional fluids for dehydrated patients. Monitor for signs of cardiac overload in injured or postoperative patien... View More
Side Effect
Allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, increased salivation, fever and chills; vascular overload, haemodilution and pulmonary oedema. Potentially Fata... View More
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... View More
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