Albutein

Albutein 200 g/l is a medicine given into a vein to help restore and maintain your blood volume when it is too low.

Form

infuusioneste, liuos

Strength

200 g/l

Active Ingredient

Human albumin solution

Manufacturer

Instituto Grifols S.A.

How to Use

The dosage is determined by your doctor based on your individual needs.

This medicine is given as a drip into a vein in a hospital by a healthcare professional.

Important

Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose.

RARE

•Mild reactions such as flushing (redness of the face), rash, fever, and nausea.

RARE

Do not use if you are allergic to albumin or any other ingredient in this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, fluid in your lungs, bleeding issues, or kidney problems, as increasing blood volume could be risky for you.
If you notice signs of too much fluid in your body, like headache, trouble breathing, or high blood pressure, the infusion must be stopped right away.
If you show signs of an allergic reaction, the infusion must be stopped immediately.
Use with caution in patients with severe brain injury caused by an external factor.

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Although steps are taken to prevent infections, a small risk of infection cannot be completely ruled out when using medicines made from human blood or plasma.
It is strongly recommended to record the name and batch number of the medicine every time you receive Albutein 200 g/l to keep track of the batches used.
Do not use this medicine if the solution is cloudy or contains particles.
Once the container is opened, the contents must be used immediately.
Do not dilute albumin solutions with water for injection, as this can cause red blood cells to break down.
Do not mix human albumin with other medicines, whole blood, or red blood cell concentrates.
When concentrated albumin is given, make sure the patient is well hydrated.

ATC Code: B05AA01