Albumin Benefits & Uses

Albumin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Trauma
Blood and Body Fluid Precautions
Edema

Albumin 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

Albumin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Albumin is used -

Mild

Bronchospasm
Nausea or vomiting

Unknown

Hypersensitivity
Decreased blood pressure
Allergic reaction
Itching or burning
Headache
Flushing

Albumin Related Warnings

Is the use of Albumin safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Albumin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Albumin safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Albumin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Albumin on the Kidneys?

Albumin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Albumin on the Liver?

Albumin has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Albumin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Albumin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Albumin Contraindications

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

Anemia
Allergy
Heart Failure
Esophageal Atresia and/or Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Frequently asked Questions about Albumin

Is this Albumin habit forming or addictive?

Albumin is not addictive in nature.

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

Albumin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, the use of Albumin is considered safe.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Albumin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Albumin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Albumin

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Albumin together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Albumin

Information about the interaction of Albumin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Albumin

Albumin Gcc Infusion - ₹5000
Human Albumin 5% Infusion - ₹5490
Alba 20% Infusion - ₹3900
Albucel 20% Infusion - ₹5069
Alburel 20% Solution for Infusion - ₹5003
Buminate 20% Infusion 50ml - ₹875
Buminate 20% Infusion 100ml - ₹3938
Buminate 25% Infusion (1) - ₹1250
Cealb Infusion - ₹3100
Human Albumin 20% Infusion - ₹4332
Plasmanate Infusion - ₹5288
Albutein Infusion - ₹3937
Flexbumin Infusion - ₹5240
Humin Infusion - ₹6500
Albumin Infusion - ₹5400

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Albumin (Human) 5%

Albumin Infusion - Buminate 20% Infusion 50ml

Albumin Information