USES OF HUMAN ALBUMIN INFUSION

• Short term fluid replacement after trauma

BENEFITS OF HUMAN ALBUMIN INFUSION

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma

HUMAN ALBUMIN 20% 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 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
• Slow heart rate

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 20% 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 20% INFUSION. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

HUMAN ALBUMIN 20% 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 20% INFUSION during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

HUMAN ALBUMIN 20% INFUSION does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

HUMAN ALBUMIN 20% INFUSION should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of HUMAN ALBUMIN 20% INFUSION may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

HUMAN ALBUMIN 20% INFUSION is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of HUMAN ALBUMIN 20% INFUSION is recommended.