Albucel 20% Infusion
Manufacturer
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Salt Composition
Albumin (20%)
Key Information
Short Description
Albucel 20% Infusion is used to treat blood volume loss by replacing the body fluids lost due to excessive trauma, bleeding, surgery, or kidney dialysis.
Dosage Form
Infusion
Introduction
Albucel 20% Infusion 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.
Directions for Use
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Albucel 20% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Albucel 20% Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Albucel 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.
How it works
Albucel 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.
Quick Tips
It is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a medical professional. Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a skin rash, itching, breathing difficulties, swelling of face and changes in heartbeat while using this medicine. Inform your doctor if you have history of severe anemia (lack of red blood cells) or severe heart failure.
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Frequently asked questions
What information should you provide your doctor before receiving Albucel 20% Infusion?
Before receiving this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to albumin preparations or any of the other ingredients in this medicine. Suspicion of allergic or anaphylactic type reactions requires immediate discontinuation of the infusion.
What vital signs should be monitored before administering Albucel 20% Infusion?
Before administering this injection, your doctor or nurse will measure your blood pressure and heart rate. They may also conduct blood tests to ensure you are not given an excess dose. If you experience a headache, difficulty breathing, or increased blood pressure, inform your doctor immediately.
How is Albucel 20% Infusion administered?
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).
