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Human Albumin Infusion

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SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

Product introduction

Human Albumin 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 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 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 Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Human Albumin 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 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 Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Human Albumin Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Human Albumin Infusion is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Human Albumin Infusion is recommended.

What if you forget to take Human Albumin Infusion?

If you miss a dose of Human Albumin Infusion, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Human Albumin Infusion
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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)

Interaction with drugs

Taking Human Albumin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dose if r... More
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dose if r... More
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dose if r... More
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dose if r... More
Concurrent use may cause low blood pressure. Monitor your blood pressure regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dose if r... More

Patient concerns

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What is difference between albumin and human albumin ? My doctor has prescribed 20% albumin for my father once in 3 days but in market I am getting human albumin of different companies can I go ahead and give that to my father ?
Dr. Tapas Kumbhkar
Internal Medicine
Yes you can choose anyone Human albumin is equal to albumin
I am a liver patient living in gurgaon. I need to undergo Human Albumin Infusion once in 2 weeks. I checked with paras and fortis and they are too expensive. Is there a semi private/govt hospital which provides this day care human albumin infusion treatment.
Dr. Tapas Kumbhkar
Internal Medicine
I don't know
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FAQs

What do you need to inform your doctor before you are given Human Albumin 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 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 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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References

  1. Human albumin. Elstree, Hertfordshire: Bio Products Laboratory Limited; 1993 [revised Jul. 2012]. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Albumin (Human) [FDA Label]. Research Triangle Park, NC: Grifols Therapeutics LLC; 2022. [Accessed 25 Jul. 2024] (online) Available from: External Link

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Name: Bharat Serums & Vaccines Ltd
Address: 17th Floor, Hoechst House, Nariman Point, Mumbai – 400 021, Maharashtra, India.
Country of origin: India

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