Albucel Information

Albucel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion. Burns, Nephrotic Syndrome are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Albucel have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Albucel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Albucel have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Albucel are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Albucel's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Further, the section on Albucel related warnings talks about Albucel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Albucel can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Albucel in conditions like Anemia, Allergy, Heart Failure. Some other conditions that can be affected by Albucel are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Albucel may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Albucel is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Albucel Benefits & Uses
Albucel Dosage & How to Take
Albucel Side Effects
Albucel Related Warnings
Albucel Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Albucel
Albucel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Albucel Benefits & Uses

Albucel is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Trauma
Blood and Body Fluid Precautions
Edema

Albucel Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Trauma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 5% Albumin IV solution
Geriatric	Disease: Trauma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 5% Albumin IV solution
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Trauma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 6.8 ml/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 5% Albumin IV solution
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Trauma Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 250 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 5% Albumin IV solution

Albucel Related Warnings

Is the use of Albucel safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Albucel during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Albucel safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Albucel in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Albucel on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Albucel on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Albucel on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Albucel on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Albucel on the Heart?

Albucel may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Albucel Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Albucel unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Allergy
Heart Failure
Esophageal Atresia and/or Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Frequently asked Questions about Albucel

Is this Albucel habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Albucel has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Albucel as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Albucel is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Albucel in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Albucel Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Albucel

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Albucel with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Albucel

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Albucel.

Unknown