Human Albumin
Description
Human Albumin 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.
Human Albumin is used to restore and maintain blood circulation where there is a low blood volume.
Human Albumin 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.
Human Albumin 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 Human Albumin and how often you will receive it to obtain the correct levels in your blood.
Human Albumin 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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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Human Albumin
- Fever and chills
- Edema
- Itching
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Headache
- Low blood pressure
- Difficulty in breathing
- Severe allergic reaction
Uses of Human Albumin
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
- Onset of actionThe effect of Human Albumin can be observed within 15 minutes of administration of the dose.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which Human Albumin remains active in your body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit forming tendency has been reported for Human Albumin.
- Usage in pregnancy?It is not known whether Human Albumin is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence consult your doctor before using this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?It is not known whether Human Albumin is safe for use during breastfeeding. Hence consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Allergy
Avoid taking Human Albumin 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. Human Albumin 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 Human Albumin is safe for use during pregnancy. Hence consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether Human Albumin 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 Human Albumin, 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 Human Albumin to avoid the risk of electrolyte imbalances.
Clinical monitoring
Your doctor may monitor your blood level while administering Human Albumin. 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 Human Albumin is administered by a qualified health care professional in the hospital/clinical setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low.
Overdose
Since Human Albumin 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.
Human Albumin 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
Human Albumin 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].
Information on this page was last updated on 14 Mar 2023
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