Baxalta 20% Solution For Injection

Baxalta Human Albumin injection is used to restore and maintain the circulating blood volume. This injection is used when 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. Baxalta 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

Baxalta Human Albumin 20% injection will be administered by either a doctor or nurse, 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 Baxalta Human Albumin 20% 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 Baxalta Human Albumin injection replaces the blood or body fluids lost during excessive blood loss in certain conditions.

Directions for Use

• Baxalta Human Albumin 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 Baxalta Human Albumin 20% injection during pregnancy?

There is little safety information available on the use of Baxalta Human Albumin 20% injection during pregnancy, consult the doctor before using it.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Baxalta Human Albumin 20% injection while breastfeeding?

It is advisable to consult the doctor before breastfeeding during the treatment with Baxalta Human Albumin 20% injection as there is limited safety data available.

Driving

Can I drive after consuming Baxalta Human Albumin 20% injection?

It is not expected that Baxalta Human Albumin 20% injection affects the ability to drive.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol while taking Baxalta Human Albumin 20% injection?

No known interaction with alcohol along with Baxalta Human Albumin 20% 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.
• 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 Baxalta Human Albumin injection.

Side effects

• Fever
• Chills
• Rash
• Nausea
• Vomiting

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines affect the way Baxalta Human Albumin 20% 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.
• Baxalta Human Albumin 20% injection must not be mixed with medicinal products, blood and blood components and with solutions containing alcohol.

Interactions with food items

No interactions found.

Storage and disposal

• Baxalta Human Albumin 20% 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)

What is Baxalta albumin?

Baxalta Albumin human injection contains human albumin as its active ingredient, that helps restore and maintain the circulating blood volume when there is a low blood volume.

Do I need to take precautions during treatment with Baxalta Human Albumin 20% injection?

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

For how long will the Baxalta Human Albumin injection be given to me?

The duration of the Baxalta Human Albumin 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.

Is Albumin injection safe during pregnancy?

Due to limited information available on the safety of Albumin injection, it is advised to consult the doctor before using it.

How do you administer Albumin injection?

Albumin injection must be given by medical practitioners or under the supervision of medical professionals in a hospital setup. The doctor will decide the route of administration. Do not self-inject.

How effective is albumin injection?

Albumin injection is very effective in restoring and maintaining 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.

What is Baxalta Human Albumin 20 used for?

Baxalta Human Albumin 20 is used in the restoration and maintenance of circulating blood volume.