Albumin (20%)

DESCRIPTION

Alburel-T Injection is used to treat blood volume loss. It works by replacing the body fluids lost due to excessive trauma, bleeding, surgery, or kidney dialysis. Thus, it is helpful in treating low blood albumin levels. Alburel-T Injection must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergies to this injection. Before taking it, inform the doctor you are suffering from any severe heart disease. Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection. The most common side effects include flushing, nausea, vomiting, chills, and fever. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor also know if you have any kidney diseases as a dose adjustment may be required. This injection is safe to use in patients suffering from liver diseases.

INTRODUCTION

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma Alburel-T Injection 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.

USE OF

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

BENEFITS

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

FACTBOX 

Chemical Class::Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::BLOOD RELATED|Action Class::Colloids (Plasma substitutes)

HOW TO USE

Alburel-T Injection 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.

EXPIRY

Long shelf life (1-2 years).

SAFETY ADVICE

– Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alburel-T Injection. Please consult your doctor. – Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Alburel-T Injection 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 Alburel-T Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. – Driving : SAFE – Alburel-T Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive. – Kidney : CAUTION – Alburel-T Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alburel-T Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor. – Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Alburel-T Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Alburel-T Injection is recommended.

IF MISS

If you miss a dose of Alburel-T Injection, please consult your doctor.

COMMON SIDE EFFECT

Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) | Fever | Nausea | Chills | Hives | Slow heart rate

ALCOHOL INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

PREGNANCY INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

LACTATION INTERACTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

KIDNEY INTERACTION

CAUTION

LIVER INTERACTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

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FAQ

Q. What do you need to inform your doctor before you are given Alburel-T Injection?::: Before you are given this medicine, you need to inform your doctor if you are allergic to albumin preparations or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Suspicion of allergic or anaphylactic type reactions requires an immediate stop of the infusion.| Q. What vitals should be monitored before giving Alburel-T Injection::: Before giving this injection, your doctor or nurse will measure your blood pressure, heart rate and conduct blood tests to make sure you are not given an excess dose. If you experience a headache, difficulty in breathing, or increased blood pressure, inform your doctor immediately.| Q. How is Alburel-T Injection given?::: This medicine must be administered intravenously at a rate not to exceed 1 mL/min to patients with normal blood volume, due to the risk of developing circulatory overload and pulmonary edema (excess fluid in lungs).|

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