Albutein 25% Injection
Albumin Human 25%
25%
Grifols Biologicals Inc, USA
| Pack size | 100ml |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | BDT |
Indications
Albutein 25% Injection is used for:
Burns, Hypovolemia, Hypoalbuminemia, Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Nephrosis, Cardiopulmonary Bypass Surgery, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome, Acute hypovolaemic shock, Neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia
Adult Dose
Adult: Initially, 25 g of albumin, adjusted according to patient's response. Usual rates of infusion: 1-2 ml/minute.
Child Dose
Child: Up to 1 g/kg, adjusted according to patient's response. Usual rates of infusion: 1-2 ml/minute.
Not to exceed 250 g/48 hr or 6 g/kg/day
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Cardiac failure, severe anaemia, history of hypersensitivity, parenteral nutrition.
Precautions
Hypertension or low cardiac reserve; additional fluids for dehydrated patients. Monitor for signs of cardiac overload in injured or postoperative patients. May carry risk of viral transmission. Volume admin and rate of infusion must always be individualised according to situation and response. Pregnancy, lactation.
Lactation: Endogenous albumin found in breast milk; compatible
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Endogenous albumin found in breast milk; compatible
Interactions
Albumin solution should not be mixed by protein hydrolysates or alcoholic solutions. Risk of atypical reactions to ACE inhibitors in patients undergoing therapeutic plasma exchange with albumin human replacement.
Side Effects
Side effects of Albumin Human 25% :
Allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, increased salivation, fever and chills; vascular overload, haemodilution and pulmonary oedema.
Potentially Fatal: Anaphylactic shock.
Mode of Action
Human albumin increases intravascular oncotic pressure and causes movement of fluids from interstitial into intravascular space. Human albumin solutions are available in various concentrations. Solutions containing 5% human albumin are usually used in hypovolemic patients, whereas more concentrated 25% solutions are recommended in patients in whom fluid and sodium intake must be minimised e.g. patients with hypoproteinaemia or cerebral oedema or in paediatric patients.
Note
Albutein 25% 25% Injection generic name is Albumin Human 25%. Albutein 25% 25% Injection is manufactured by Grifols Biologicals Inc, USAAlbutein 25% is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Albutein 25% Injection is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.