Albumed 5% Injection 100ml

Albumed Injection is used to restore and maintain the circulating blood volume, where a volume deficiency has been evident. It contains human albumin as its active ingredient. Albumin acts by replenishing the depleted fluid or blood volume in the body due to various conditions or incidences.

This injection will be administered to you by a doctor or nurse in a hospital setup. Do not self-inject. You should follow the aftercare procedure as advised by your doctor.

Inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and regarding the medicines and supplements you take and the conditions or diseases you suffer from before starting the medicine.

Dosage

Overdose

The doctor or nurse is Albumed Injection to you, which makes it less likely that you may get more or less of the medicine. If you experience headaches, difficulty in breathing, raised blood pressure, fluid in the lungs, etc after administering the injection, inform the doctor as soon as possible.

Missed a Dose

The doctor or nurse is monitor you on when Albumed Injection must be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. If you think the doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Albumin in the Albumed Injection replaces the blood or body fluids lost during excessive blood loss in certain conditions.

Directions for Use

• The injection is given to you in the hospital by the doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject the medicine.
• Follow the instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Albumed Injection during pregnancy?

There is little safety information available on the use of Albumed Injection during pregnancy, consult the doctor before using it.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Albumed Injection while breastfeeding?

It is advisable to consult the doctor before breastfeeding during the treatment with Albumed Injection as there is limited safety data available.

Driving

Can I drive after consuming Albumed Injection?

It is not expected that Albumed Injection affects the ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol while taking Albumed Injection?

No known interaction with alcohol along with Albumed Injection. If you have a habit of regularly consuming alcohol, consult the physician.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have a history of brain injury, the injection must be used with caution.
• You develop allergic reactions like rashes, itching, hives, nausea, vomiting, increased heart rate, high blood pressure, etc then the doctor may discontinue the treatment.
• You may develop a risk of transmission of infection, which is reduced by a screening of plasma donors for viruses.
• It must be used with caution in the situation when there is too much fluid in the blood. Such situations are heart failure, high blood pressure, heart problem, swelling in the lungs, anaemia, kidney dysfunction with urine output.
• If there are signs of increased blood volume like headache, breathing disorder, increased blood or swelling in the lungs, then the treatment must be stopped.

Contraindications

If you are allergic to human albumin or any other ingredients of the Albumed Injection.

Side effects

• Fever
• Chills
• Rash
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines affect the way Albumed Injection works or the medicine itself reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform the doctor regarding the medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking or might take to avoid possible interaction.
• Albumed Injection must not be mixed with medicinal products, blood and blood components and with solutions containing alcohol.

Storage and disposal

• Albumed Injection must be kept below 25°C.
• Store it in the original container to protect it from light.
• Do not freeze.
• Keep it away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I use the Albumed Injection on my own?

No, it must be given by medical practitioners or under the supervision of medical professionals.

Do I need to take precautions during treatment with Albumed Injection?

• Yes, inform the doctor if you experience an allergic reaction.
• If you suffer from anaemia or heart problem.

For how long will the Albumed Injection be given to me?

The duration of the Albumed Injection will be decided by your doctor on the basis of your condition after assessing the amount of blood volume of fluid loss in the body. In case, of a higher volume of fluid loss, the duration of treatment will comparatively be longer. Consult your doctor for further information.