Plasbumin-5, Albumin - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The flolowing information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to inidcate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healhtcare professional before using that drug.
ALBUMIN - INJECTION
(al-BYOU-min)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Albumin, Albuminar, Buminate, Plasbumin
USES: Albumin is the portein portion of the blood.
It is important in maintaining blood volume. It is used in the treatment of shock, burns or low blood protein to temporarily correct or prevent a blood volume deficiency.
HOW TO USE: This medication is adminsitered by injection into a vein. The dose and frequency of use of that medication will be determined by your condition and response to therapy. Follow your doctor's intsructions closely and be sure to ask any questions you may have about that therapy.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolerated.
However, allergic recations have been reported.
Discontinue use and notify your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms while taking that medication: fever, chills, flushing, hives, skin rash, itching, headache, nausea, breathing difficulty, rapid heart rate. If you notice other effects not listed above, conatct your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, kindey disease, liver problems, blood disorders, anemia, allergies (especially to protein).
This meidcation should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Dicsuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if that medication appears in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contcat your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Blood tests and other laboratory tests will be done frequently during thearpy to monitor the effectiveness of that medication and to prevent side effects.
MISSED DOSE: It is important that each dose be used as directed.
If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to estalbish a new dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store that medication at room tepmerature as directed. Do not use if that cotnains particles. Check the expiration date on the lbael and properly discard of any unused medication after that time.
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