Description
Human Albumin is used for the treatment of adults and children:
- Hypovolemia
- Ascites
- Hypoalbuminemia including from burns
- Acute Nephrosis
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass
Human Albumin is used for the treatment of adults and children:
The recommended dose of human albumin should always be administered into a vein or diluted in 0.9% sodium chloride. It will usually be administered in the hospital by a healthcare professional. The amount of dose you receive depends on your size, the illness, and on fluid/protein losses.
Most common adverse reactions include rash, increased heart rate, rigors, decreased BP, pyrexia, vomiting, feeling cold (chills), nausea, and bronchospasm.
What is Hypovolemia?
Hypovolemia is a state of abnormally low extracellular fluid in the body. It is also known as volume depletion or volume contraction. Hypovolemia could be due to either a loss of both salt and water or a decrease in blood volume.
From which class of drug Human Albumin belongs?
Human Albumin specifically belongs to the class of drugs named plasma expanders.
What is human albumin made from?
It is prepared from the pooled plasma of donors. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of transmitting infections and diseases.
What are commonly reported side effects of human albumin?
Rash, decreased BP, increased heart rate, pyrexia, feeling cold (chills), nausea, vomiting, and bronchospasm
How should Human Albumin be administered?
The recommended dose of inj albumin 100 ml should be administered by injection into a vein through an IV.