Alba 20% Infusion

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Life Medicare & Biotech Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Albumin (20%)
Storage	Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical Class	Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	BLOOD RELATED
Action Class	Colloids (Plasma substitutes)
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	683

FAQ

How is Alba 20% 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).

What do you need to inform your doctor before you are given Alba 20%?

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.

What vitals should be monitored before giving Alba 20%

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.

What if you forget to take Alba Infusion?

If you miss a dose of Alba 20%, please consult your doctor.

Alba 20% Infusion Reviews

Alba 20% 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.

Alba 20% 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.

How Alba 20% Infusion Works

Alba 20% contains human albumin, a natural protein in blood. It works by replacing the blood or body fluids lost due to excessive bleeding, surgery, or kidney dialysis.

How to Use Alba 20% Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Benefits of Alba 20% Infusion

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma: Alba 20% 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.

Uses of Alba 20% Infusion

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Alba 20% Infusion Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Alba 20% during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Alba 20% is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Alba 20% is recommended.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Alba 20% 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.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alba 20%. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Alba 20% should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alba 20% may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^CAUTION

Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

It is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a medical professional.
Inform your doctor if you have history of severe anemia (lack of red blood cells), or severe heart failure.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a skin rash, itching, breathing difficulties, swelling of face and changes in heartbeat while using this medicine.