Albutein 25% (IV Infusion)
50 ml bottle: ৳ 3,700.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Albumin human |
| Company | Alpha therapeutic corporation |
| Also available as | Albutein 5 injection |
Indications
- Emergency treatment of shock
- Treatment of burns to prevent hemoconcentration
- Treatment of hypoproteinemia with or without edema
Pharmacology
- Contribution to plasma colloid oncotic pressure
- Transport of hormones, enzymes, medicines, and toxins
- Antioxidant properties
- Free radical scavenging
- Maintenance of capillary membrane integrity
Dosage & Administration
- For intravenous administration only
- May be diluted with 5% glucose or 0.9% sodium chloride
- Adjusted concentration, dosage, and infusion-rate based on patient's requirements and indication
- Monitoring of haemodynamic performance
- Administration for hypovolemia, hypoalbuminemia, prevention of central volume fluid depletion after paracentesis due to cirrhotic ascites, OHSS, ARDS, burns
Interaction
- Not to be mixed with protein hydrolysates or alcoholic solutions
- Risk of atypical reactions to ACE inhibitors in patients undergoing therapeutic plasma exchange
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients with severe anemia or cardiac failure
- Contraindicated in patients with a history of allergic reactions to human albumin
Side Effects
- Allergic or pyrogenic reactions
- Fever and chills
- Rash, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, hypotension
- Vascular overload with resultant pulmonary edema
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
Precautions & Warnings
- Hypertension or low cardiac reserve
- Monitoring for signs of cardiac overload
- Risk of viral transmission
- Individualized volume admin and rate of infusion
- Applicable to pregnancy and lactation
Use in Special Populations
- No clinical studies in pediatric patients
- Safety and effectiveness not established in pediatric patients
Therapeutic Class
- Plasma expanders
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Do not freeze