Albucel LS 20% Injection

Composition Albumin (20% w/v)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack vial of 100 ml Injection
Storage Store in a refrigerator (2 – 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical Class Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
Action Class Colloids (Plasma Substitutes)
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Manufacturer address Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad – 380009. Gujarat. India.

Albucel LS 20% Injection 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.

Albucel LS 20% Injection 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.

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Albucel LS 20% Injection 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.

Q: What if you forget to take Albucel Injection?
A: If you miss a dose of Albucel LS 20% Injection, 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 this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you have history of severe anemia (lack of red blood cells), or severe heart failure.

Q. What do you need to inform your doctor before you are given Albucel LS 20% Injection?

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 Albucel LS 20% Injection

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 Albucel LS 20% Injection 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).

Vomiting

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)

Fever

Nausea

Chills

Hives

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Albucel LS 20% Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Albucel LS 20% Injection 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 Albucel LS 20% Injection 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

Albucel LS 20% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Albucel LS 20% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Albucel LS 20% Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Albucel LS 20% Injection is recommended.

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