Human Albumin 5% Infusion Information

Human Albumin 5% Infusion is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion. It is typically used for the treatment of Burns, Nephrotic Syndrome. Human Albumin 5% Infusion also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Human Albumin 5% Infusion depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Human Albumin 5% Infusion as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Human Albumin 5% Infusion are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Human Albumin 5% Infusion's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. Warnings related to Human Albumin 5% Infusion's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Human Albumin 5% Infusion can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Human Albumin 5% Infusion in conditions like Anemia, Allergy, Heart Failure. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Human Albumin 5% Infusion contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Human Albumin 5% Infusion have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Human Albumin 5% Infusion is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Human Albumin (Baxter) Benefits & Uses
Human Albumin (Baxter) Dosage & How to Take
Human Albumin (Baxter) Side Effects
Human Albumin (Baxter) Related Warnings
Human Albumin (Baxter) Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Human Albumin (Baxter)
Human Albumin (Baxter) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Human Albumin 5% Infusion Benefits & Uses

Human Albumin 5% Infusion is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Trauma
Blood and Body Fluid Precautions
Edema

Human Albumin 5% Infusion 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

Human Albumin 5% Infusion Related Warnings

Is the use of Human Albumin 5% Infusion safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Human Albumin (Baxter) during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Human Albumin 5% Infusion safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Human Albumin (Baxter) in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Human Albumin (Baxter) is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Human Albumin 5% Infusion on the Kidneys?

Human Albumin (Baxter) has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Human Albumin 5% Infusion on the Liver?

Side effects of Human Albumin (Baxter) rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Human Albumin 5% Infusion on the Heart?

Side effects of Human Albumin (Baxter) rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Human Albumin 5% Infusion Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Human Albumin 5% Infusion unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Anemia
Allergy
Heart Failure
Esophageal Atresia and/or Tracheoesophageal Fistula

Frequently asked Questions about Human Albumin 5% Infusion

Is this Human Albumin 5% Infusion habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Human Albumin 5% Infusion is addictive.

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

Human Albumin 5% Infusion does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Human Albumin 5% Infusion is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Human Albumin 5% Infusion in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Human Albumin 5% Infusion Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Human Albumin 5% Infusion

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Human Albumin 5% Infusion, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Human Albumin 5% Infusion

Information about the interaction of Human Albumin 5% Infusion and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown