Uman Albumin 20% (IV Infusion)

50 ml bottle: ৳ 4,650.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Albumin human
Company Kedrion spa italy

Indications

  • Emergency treatment of shock
  • Treatment of burns
  • Treatment of hypoproteinemia with or without edema

Pharmacology

  • Contributes to plasma colloid oncotic pressure
  • Transports hormones, enzymes, medicines, and toxins
  • Has antioxidant properties
  • Scavenges free radicals
  • Maintains capillary membrane integrity

Dosage & Administration

  • For intravenous administration only
  • Can be diluted with 5% glucose or 0.9% sodium chloride
  • Dosage and infusion-rate should be adjusted to the patient’s individual requirements and indication

Interactions

  • Should not be mixed with protein hydrolysates or alcoholic solutions
  • Risk of atypical reactions to ACE inhibitors in patients undergoing therapeutic plasma exchange

Contraindications

  • Severe anemia
  • Cardiac failure
  • History of allergic reactions to human albumin

Side Effects

  • Allergic or pyrogenic reactions
  • Fever and chills
  • Rash
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Tachycardia
  • Hypotension
  • Vascular overload leading to pulmonary edema

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus

Precautions & Warnings

  • Hypertension or low cardiac reserve
  • Additional fluids for dehydrated patients
  • Monitor for signs of cardiac overload
  • Risk of viral transmission
  • Volume administration and rate of infusion must be individualized according to situation and response

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

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