Human Albumin 5% Infusion
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Product introduction
Human Albumin 5% Infusion 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 Albumin 5% Infusion must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergies to 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 to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection. The most common side effects include flushing, nausea, vomiting, chills, and fever.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor also know if you have any kidney diseases as a dose adjustment may be required. This injection is safe to use in patients suffering from liver diseases.
Uses of Human Albumin Infusion
- Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Side effects of Human Albumin Infusion
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Human Albumin
- Vomiting
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Fever
- Nausea
- Chills
- Hives
How to use Human Albumin Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Human Albumin Infusion works
Human Albumin 5% Infusion 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Human Albumin 5% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Human Albumin 5% Infusion 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Human Albumin 5% Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CAUTION
Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Human Albumin 5% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Human Albumin 5% Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Human Albumin 5% Infusion is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Human Albumin 5% Infusion is recommended.
What if you forget to take Human Albumin Infusion?
If you miss a dose of Human Albumin 5% Infusion, please consult your doctor.
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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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Colloids (Plasma Substitutes)
Patient concerns
User feedback
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FAQs
What do you need to inform your doctor before you are given Human Albumin 5% Infusion?
Before you are given this medicine, you need to inform your doctor if you are allergic to albumin preparations or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Suspicion of allergic or anaphylactic type reactions requires an immediate stop of the infusion.
What vitals should be monitored before giving Human Albumin 5% Infusion
Before giving this injection, your doctor or nurse will measure your blood pressure, heart rate and conduct blood tests to make sure you are not given an excess dose. If you experience a headache, difficulty in breathing, or increased blood pressure, inform your doctor immediately.
How is Human Albumin 5% Infusion given?
This medicine must be administered intravenously at a rate not to exceed 1 mL/min to patients with normal blood volume, due to the risk of developing circulatory overload and pulmonary edema (excess fluid in lungs).
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Human albumin. Elstree, Hertfordshire: Bio Products Laboratory Limited; 1993 [revised Jul. 2012]. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Albumin (Human) [FDA Label]. Research Triangle Park, NC: Grifols Therapeutics LLC; 2022. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from:
Marketer details
Name: Baxter India Pvt Ltd
Address: Baxter (India) Private Limited, 2nd Floor, Tower-C, Building No.8, DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase-II, Gurgaon-122 002, Haryana, India
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Human Albumin 5% Infusion. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Human Albumin 5% Infusion. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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