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Buminate 20 % Infusion

Manufactured byBAXTER INDIA PVT.LTD
ContainsHuman Albumin
Description
Buminate 20 % Infusion 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. Buminate 20 % Infusion is used to restore and maintain blood circulation where there is a low blood volume. Buminate 20 % Infusion 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. Buminate 20 % Infusion 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 Buminate 20 % Infusion and how often you will receive it to obtain the correct levels in your blood. Buminate 20 % Infusion 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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List of substitutes for Buminate 20 % Infusion

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Buminate 20 % Infusion

  • Fever and chills
  • Edema
  • Itching
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Headache
  • Low blood pressure
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Severe allergic reaction

Uses of Buminate 20 % Infusion

What is it prescribed for?

  • Hypovolemia
  • Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedure
  • Hypoalbuminaemia
  • Plasma Exchange
  • Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Paracentesis
  • Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN)
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Buminate 20 % Infusion 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 Buminate 20 % Infusion 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 Buminate 20 % Infusion.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    It is not known whether Buminate 20 % Infusion 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 Buminate 20 % Infusion is safe for use during breastfeeding. Hence consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid taking Buminate 20 % Infusion 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. Buminate 20 % Infusion 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 Buminate 20 % Infusion is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Buminate 20 % Infusion 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 Buminate 20 % Infusion, 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 Buminate 20 % Infusion to avoid the risk of electrolyte imbalances.

Clinical monitoring

Your doctor may monitor your blood level while administering Buminate 20 % Infusion. 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 Buminate 20 % Infusion is administered by a qualified health care professional in the hospital/clinical setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.

Overdose

Since Buminate 20 % Infusion 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.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Buminate 20 % Infusion 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

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Effect on sleep is not established

How it works
Buminate 20 % Infusion increases the levels of albumin in your blood and helps in maintaining the blood volume.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Plasma expanders

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.577.pdf

Fda.gov. 2022. [online] Available at: [Accessed 3 January 2022].

https://www.fda.gov/media/70406/download

Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2022. DailyMed - ALBUMIN (HUMAN)- albumin human solution. [online] Available at: [Accessed 3 January 2022].

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=a912d27c-00cb-2ed0-effe-2d88d1f2ca67
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Information on this page was last updated on 14 Mar 2023

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