Albunorm
Albunorm is a medicine that helps replace or maintain your blood volume when it is too low.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
50 g/l
Active Ingredient
Albumin, human
Manufacturer
Octapharma Ab
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the right dose for you.
Method
It is given as a drip into a vein.
Important
Your doctor will determine the maximum daily dose based on your condition.
Possible Side Effects
RARE
- •Redness
- •Hives (itchy rash)
- •Fever
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Shock from a severe allergic reaction
- •Feeling confused
- •Headache
- •Low or high heart rate
- •High or low blood pressure
- •Feeling hot (flushing)
- •Trouble breathing
- •Swelling around your eyes, nose, and mouth
- •Skin rash
- •Increased sweating
- •Chills (shivering)
Important Warnings
- Do not use Albunorm if you are allergic to human albumin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe heart problems, high blood pressure, fluid in your lungs, bleeding problems, severe anemia, or cannot urinate, as too much blood volume could be dangerous for you.
- If you get signs of too much blood volume, like headache, trouble breathing, or high blood pressure, the drip must be stopped right away.
- If you have signs of an allergic reaction, the drip must be stopped immediately.
- Inform your doctor if you have a severe traumatic brain injury.