Composition Albumin (5%)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 250 ml Solution for Infusion
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
Action Class Colloids (Plasma substitutes)
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Paviour Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address 311 – 312, Suneja Tower – 1, District Centre, Janak Puri, New Delhi – 110058
Albumin (5%)
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Albiomin 5% Infusion
Albiomin 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.
Basic Info
Description
Albiomin 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
Short term fluid replacement after trauma
How To Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
MOA
Albiomin 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.
What If
If you miss a dose of Albiomin 5% Infusion, please consult your doctor.
Drug 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.
Faqs
Q. What do you need to inform your doctor before you are given Albiomin 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.
Q. What vitals should be monitored before giving Albiomin 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.
Q. How is Albiomin 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).
Benifits
In Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Albiomin 5% Infusion contains albumin, a protein that protects the patient from dehydration and electrolyte disorders after any trauma or injury. Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery.
Side Effects
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
Slow heart rate
Hives
Chills
Nausea
Fever
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Vomiting
Safety Profile
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Albiomin 5% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Albiomin 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 Albiomin 5% Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:SAFE
Albiomin 5% Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Albiomin 5% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Albiomin 5% Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Albiomin 5% Infusion is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Albiomin 5% Infusion is recommended.
