Plasbumin 20% Injection | 100 ml in 1 vial

Introduction of Plasbumin Injection

Plasbumin 20% Injection is a sterile liquid training of human plasma albumin. {It is used to treat loss of blood volume. It is indicated for conditions such as hypovolemia, hypoalbuminemia, acute nephrosis and liver failure. Plasbumin 20% is used to replace blood volume loss due to excessive trauma, haemorrhage, severe burns or injury by maintaining the oncotic or colloid osmotic pressure of the circulating blood volume.

Patients with a history of allergy to Plasbumin Injection and those with heart failure, pulmonary oedema or severe anaemia should not use this Plasbumin Injection.

The use of Plasbumin 20% Injection may have an effect on blood pressure and sodium levels. Plasbumin Injection may cause an increase in blood pressure due to its volume-expanding effect and also an increase in sodium levels as it is made from human blood plasma, which contains sodium. However, the effect on blood pressure and sodium levels may vary depending on the patient's specific medical condition and response to treatment. It is therefore important to monitor blood pressure and sodium levels closely when taking Plasbumin 20.

Uses of Plasbumin Injection

Hypovolemia: Plasbumin 20% Injection is used to treat hypovolemia, a condition characterised by low blood volume which can be caused by various factors such as blood loss, dehydration or excessive fluid loss.

Hypoalbuminemia: Plasbumin Injection is used to treat hypoalbuminemia, a condition characterised by low levels of albumin in the blood. This can occur as a result of conditions such as liver disease, kidney disease, malnutrition and chronic inflammation.

Acute Nephrosis: Plasbumin 20% Injection is used to treat acute nephrosis, a condition characterised by inflammation and swelling of the kidneys.

Liver Failure: Plasbumin 20 is used in the treatment of patients with liver failure.

Benefits of Plasbumin Injection

Plasbumin 20% Injection can be utilized as a volume expander to increase blood volume in cases of hypovolemia, which can occur as a result of shock, burns, and liver disease.

Plasbumin 20% can be utilized to treat hypoalbuminemia, a condition characterized by low levels of albumin in the blood, seen in patients suffering from liver disease, kidney disease, and other medical conditions.

Plasbumin 20% Injection can be employed to decrease oedema by increasing the volume of albumin in the blood and by drawing fluid back into the blood vessels.

Plasbumin Injection can be used to offer extra protein and other vital nutrients to patients who are malnourished or have nutritional deficiencies.

Side Effects of Plasbumin Injection

​As with all medicines, Plasbumin 20% Injection may have side effects which do not require medical attention and which will disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your doctor if they persist or if you're worried about them.

Most Common Side Effects of Plasbumin Injection

• Mild hypotension
• Flushing
• Urticaria
• Fever
• Nausea
  

Common Side Effects of Plasbumin Injection

• Anaphylaxis
  

How to Use Plasbumin Injection?

Plasbumin 20% Injection is administered by a healthcare professional or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting. The specific dosing and administration of the Plasbumin Injection will be determined by the patient's clinical condition, age, medical history, and other factors. It is important to note that this Plasbumin 20% should not be self-administered, and it is important to follow the instructions of the healthcare professional administering the Plasbumin 20.

How Plasbumin Injection Works?

Plasbumin 20% Injection is a solution that is intended for intravenous infusion, Plasbumin 20 is made up of human albumin, a protein that is naturally present in the blood. Plasbumin Injection works by replacing the loss of blood or body fluids that may occur due to excessive bleeding, surgeries, or kidney dialysis.

Safety Advices Plasbumin Injection

Alcohol

Unsafe

Kidney

Use with Caution

Driving

Safe

Liver

Use with Caution

Breastfeeding

Use with Caution

Pregnancy

Safe

References

1. Albumex 20 (20%) solution for infusion, CSL Behring (Australia) Pty Ltd, Product Leaflet

2. Albumex (Human Albumin solutions), Author /Reviewer: Consultant Haematologist, Scientist in Charge Transfusion Medicine, KEMH, Australia, Product Monograph 

3. Human Albumin Biotest 5%,20%, Paviour Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd: India. Available form 

4. Human Albumin Baxalta 200 G/l Solution For Infusion, Baxter AG Industriestrasse 67 A-1221 Vienna, Austria, Product Leaflet

5. Albumin (Human) 20%, Drugs.com, Available form

6. Albumin (Human) 5%, OCTAPHARMA Pharmazeutika, Product Leaflet