In Short term fluid replacement after trauma Albubet Safe 20% Infusion contains albumin a protein that protects the patient from dehydration and electrolyte disorders after any trauma or injury. Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery.
How to use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Description:
Albubet Safe 20% Infusion is used to treat blood volume loss. It works by replacing the body fluids lost due to excessive trauma bleeding surgery or kidney dialysis. Thus it is helpful in treating low blood albumin levels.Albubet Safe 20% Infusion must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergies to this injection. Before taking it inform the doctor you are suffering from any severe heart disease.Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection. The most common side effects include flushing nausea vomiting chills and fever.Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor also know if you have any kidney diseases as a dose adjustment may be required. This injection is safe to use in patients suffering from liver diseases.
Benefits:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
Safety Advise:
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Albubet Safe 20% Infusion. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Albubet Safe 20% Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Albubet Safe 20% Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CAUTION <p> Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Albubet Safe 20% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Albubet Safe 20% Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Albubet Safe 20% Infusion is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Albubet Safe 20% Infusion is recommended.
If you miss a dose:
If you miss a dose of Albubet Safe 20% Infusion please consult your doctor.
Fact Box:
Chemical Class :: Amino Acids Peptides and Analogues|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: BLOOD RELATED
Primary Use:
Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Common Side Effects:
Vomiting | Flushing (sense of warmth in the face ears neck and trunk) | Fever | Nausea | Chills | Hives
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Q&A:
Q. What do you need to inform your doctor before you are given Albubet Safe 20% Infusion?::: Before you are given this medicine you need to inform your doctor if you are allergic to albumin preparations or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Suspicion of allergic or anaphylactic type reactions requires an immediate stop of the infusion.| Q. What vitals should be monitored before giving Albubet Safe 20% Infusion::: Before giving this injection your doctor or nurse will measure your blood pressure heart rate and conduct blood tests to make sure you are not given an excess dose. If you experience a headache difficulty in breathing or increased blood pressure inform your doctor immediately.| Q. How is Albubet Safe 20% Infusion given?::: This medicine must be administered intravenously at a rate not to exceed 1 mL/min to patients with normal blood volume due to the risk of developing circulatory overload and pulmonary edema (excess fluid in lungs).