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Description
Albubet Solution contains human albumin which is a major protein found in your blood. This medicine is made of plasma proteins from human blood. This medicine works by increasing plasma volume or levels of albumin in your blood.
Albubet Solution is used to restore and maintain blood circulation where there is a low blood volume.
Albubet Solution may cause some side effects like nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, fast heart rate, mild rash, and flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling). However; these side effects are temporary and resolve with time. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist for a long time.
Albubet Solution is usually administered to the vein in the clinic or hospital by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration. Your doctor will calculate the dose of Albubet Solution and how often you will receive it to obtain the correct levels in your blood.
Albubet Solution should not be taken if you have severe anaemia (lack of red blood cells), or severe heart failure. It should be taken under your doctor's supervision if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor about any medical conditions that you have before taking this injection. Avoid consuming alcohol while you are on treatment with this medicine as it may worsen your health condition.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Albubet Solution
Albumeon 20 % Infusion
Zydus Cadila
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Albubet Solution
Fever and chills
Edema
Itching
Nausea and Vomiting
Headache
Low blood pressure
Difficulty in breathing
Severe allergic reaction
Uses of Albubet Solution
What is it prescribed for?
Hypovolemia
Hypovolemia is an abnormal decrease in blood plasma volume (the transparent liquid portion of your blood). Albubet Solution is used to restore blood plasma levels in people having blood loss due to severe trauma, burns, etc.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedure
Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) is a technique in which a machine temporarily takes over the function of your heart and lungs during surgery. It helps maintain blood circulation and oxygen levels in your body. Albubet Solution is used as a priming fluid prior to a cardiopulmonary bypass procedure.
Hypoalbuminaemia
Hypoalbuminaemia is a medical sign in which the level of albumin in your blood is low. Albubet Solution is used to restore plasma protein levels in people with excessive blood loss.
Plasma Exchange
Plasma exchange is a procedure in which a machine is used to separate the plasma (the liquid part of the blood) from the blood cells. Albubet Solution is used as a replacement fluid during plasma exchange treatment.
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome is a condition associated with fluid collection in the lungs. Albubet Solution is combined with diuretics to correct the fluid overload associated with adult respiratory distress syndrome.
Paracentesis
Paracentesis is a procedure of removal of large volumes of fluid from your abdomen. Albubet Solution is used to maintain heart function in people who have undergone paracentesis.
Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN)
Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) is a blood disorder in a fetus or newborn infant. Albubet Solution is used for the treatment of hyperbilirubinemia (a condition in which there is a build-up of bilirubin in the blood, causing yellow discolouration of the eyes and skin, called jaundice) which occurs secondary to Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN). Albumin increases the plasma bilirubin-binding capacity, so it is used prior to or during an exchange procedure in order to remove bilirubin.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of Albubet Solution can be observed within 15 minutes of administration of the dose.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Albubet Solution remains active in your body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit forming tendency has been reported for Albubet Solution.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
It is not known whether Albubet Solution is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence consult your doctor before using this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known whether Albubet Solution is safe for use during breastfeeding. Hence consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid taking Albubet Solution if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any worsening of symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Severe anaemia
Anaemia is a condition in which the number of healthy red blood cells is lower than normal. Albubet Solution is not recommended for use if you have severe anaemia since it may worsen your condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
It is not known whether Albubet Solution is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Albubet Solution is safe for use during breastfeeding. Hence consult your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings
Hypersensitivity reactions
Hypersensitivity refers to undesirable reactions produced by your immune system, including allergies. Severe hypersensitivity reactions have been reported with Albubet Solution, which may progress to severe anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic condition). In such cases, your doctor may recommend immediate discontinuation of the treatment with this medicine.
Electrolyte imbalances
Electrolyte imbalance is an abnormality in the concentration of electrolytes in your body. Your doctor may monitor electrolyte status during the administration of Albubet Solution to avoid the risk of electrolyte imbalances.
Clinical monitoring
Your doctor may monitor your blood level while administering Albubet Solution. Values such as arterial blood pressure, pulse rate, central venous pressure, pulmonary artery occlusion pressure, urine output, etc. will be monitored closely during and post-administration of this medicine based on your clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Since Albubet Solution is administered by a qualified health care professional in the hospital/clinical setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Albubet Solution is administered in the hospital/clinical setting by a qualified health care professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Albubet Solution will be administered by a qualified health care professional in the clinical/hospital setting. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving treatment with this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Albubet Solution increases the levels of albumin in your blood and helps in maintaining the blood volume.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Plasma expanders
Schedule
Schedule H
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Fda.gov. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 3 January 2022].
Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022. DailyMed - ALBUMIN (HUMAN)- albumin human solution. [online] Available at: [Accessed 3 January 2022].
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Information on this page was last updated on 14 Mar 2023
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