Alburex
Alburex is a plasma substitute that helps restore and stabilize your blood volume, especially when it is critically low, often used in intensive care.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
50 g/l
Active Ingredient
Albumin, human
Manufacturer
CSL Behring GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the exact dose and infusion rate based on your individual needs.
Method
Alburex is given as an intravenous infusion (into a vein) by a healthcare professional. The solution should be warmed to room or body temperature before use.
Important
The maximum daily dose is determined and carefully monitored by your doctor to prevent an abnormal increase in blood volume.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Skin reactions (redness, itching, swelling, blisters, rash, hives).
- •Breathing difficulties (wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough).
- •Swelling of the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, or throat.
- •Cold-like symptoms (stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, red, itchy, swollen, or watery eyes).
- •Headache.
- •Stomach pain.
- •Vomiting.
- •Diarrhea.
RARE
- •Redness (especially of face and neck).
- •Itchy rash (hives).
- •Fever.
- •Nausea.
Important Warnings
- Do not use Alburex if you are allergic to human albumin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Tell your doctor or nurse if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, fluid in your lungs, bleeding issues, severe anemia, or kidney problems.
- Inform your doctor or nurse if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to have a baby.
- This medicine contains sodium; inform your doctor if you are on a low-sodium diet.