Buminate Information

Buminate is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Infusion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Burns, Nephrotic Syndrome. Other than this, Buminate has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Buminate. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Buminate have been listed ahead. These side effects of Buminate are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Buminate's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Buminate related warnings talks about Buminate's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Anemia, Allergy, Heart Failure must refrain from the use of Buminate since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Buminate contraindications section.

Besides this, Buminate may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Buminate, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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

Buminate Benefits & Uses

Buminate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Trauma
Blood and Body Fluid Precautions
Edema

Buminate 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

Buminate Related Warnings

Is the use of Buminate safe for pregnant women?

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

Unknown
Is the use of Buminate safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Buminate on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Buminate will cause side effects or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Buminate on the Kidneys?

Buminate rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Buminate on the Liver?

Buminate has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Buminate on the Heart?

Buminate is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Buminate Contraindications

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

Anemia
Allergy
Heart Failure
Esophageal Atresia and/or Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Frequently asked Questions about Buminate

Is this Buminate habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Buminate is addictive.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Buminate is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

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

No

Buminate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Buminate

There is no information on the effects of taking Buminate with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Buminate

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Buminate and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown