Human Albumin 20 gm/100 ml Injection | 100 ml in 1 Vial

Introduction of Human Albumin Injection

Human Albumin 20 gm/100 ml 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. Human Albumin 20 gm Injection 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 Human Albumin Injection and those with heart failure, pulmonary oedema or severe anaemia should not use this Human Albumin Injection.

The use of Human Albumin 20 gm/100 ml Injection may have an effect on blood pressure and sodium levels. Human Albumin 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 Human Albumin 20 gm.

Uses of Human Albumin Injection

Hypovolemia: Human Albumin 20 gm/100 ml 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: Human Albumin 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: Human Albumin 20 gm/100 ml Injection is used to treat acute nephrosis, a condition characterised by inflammation and swelling of the kidneys.

Liver Failure: Human Albumin 20 gm is used in the treatment of patients with liver failure.

Benefits of Human Albumin Injection

Human Albumin 20 gm/100 ml 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.

Human Albumin 20 gm Injection 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.

Human Albumin 20 gm/100 ml 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.

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

Side Effects of Human Albumin Injection

​As with all medicines, Human Albumin 20 gm/100 ml 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 Human Albumin Injection

• Mild hypotension
• Flushing
• Urticaria
• Fever
• Nausea
  

Common Side Effects of Human Albumin Injection

• Anaphylaxis
  

How to Use Human Albumin Injection?

Human Albumin 20 gm/100 ml Injection is administered by a healthcare professional or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting. The specific dosing and administration of the Human Albumin Injection will be determined by the patient's clinical condition, age, medical history, and other factors. It is important to note that this Human Albumin 20 gm Injection should not be self-administered, and it is important to follow the instructions of the healthcare professional administering the Human Albumin 20 gm.

How Human Albumin Injection Works?

Human Albumin 20 gm/100 ml Injection is a solution that is intended for intravenous infusion, Human Albumin 20 gm is made up of human albumin, a protein that is naturally present in the blood. Human Albumin Injection works by replacing the loss of blood or body fluids that may occur due to excessive bleeding, surgeries, or kidney dialysis.

Safety Advices Human Albumin 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