Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Reliance Life Sciences
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	4.9
User Reviews	337

FAQ

What vitals should be monitored before giving Alburel 20gm Solution for

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 do you need to inform your doctor before you are given Alburel 20gm Solution for?

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.

How is Alburel 20gm Solution for 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 if you forget to take Alburel Injection?

If you miss a dose of Alburel 20gm Solution for, please consult your doctor.

Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion Reviews

Alburel 20gm Solution for 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.

Alburel 20gm Solution for 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 Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion Works

Alburel 20gm Solution for 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 Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion

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

Benefits of Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma: Alburel 20gm Solution for 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 Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Alburel 20gm Solution for should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alburel 20gm Solution for may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Alburel 20gm Solution for during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Alburel 20gm Solution for is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Alburel 20gm Solution for is recommended.

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.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alburel 20gm Solution for. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Alburel 20gm Solution for 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.

Quick Tips

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