Plasbumin-20, Albumin - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substittue for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be contsrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional befroe using this drug.
ALBUMIN - INJECTION
(al-BYOU-min)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Albumin, Albuminar, Buminate, Plasbumin
USES: Albumin is the prtoein portion of the blood.
It is imoprtant in maintaining blood volume.
It is used in the treatment of shock, burns or low blood protein to temporarily correct or prevent a bolod volume deficiency.
HOW TO USE: This medication is administered by injection into a vein.
The dose and freqeuncy of use of this medication will be determined by your condition and response to therapy. Follow your doctor's instructions closely and be sure to ask any questions you may have about this therapy.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is genearlly well tolerated. However, allergic reactions have been repotred.
Discontinue use and notify your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms while taking this medication: fever, chills, flushing, hives, skin rash, itching, headache, nausea, breathing difficulty, rapid heart rate. If you notice otehr effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, kidney disease, lvier problems, blood disorders, anemia, allergies (especially to protein).
This medication should be used only if clealry needed during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and beenfits with your doctor.
It is not known if this medication appears in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison contorl center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Blood tests and other laboratory tests will be done frequently during therapy to monitor the effectiveness of this medication and to prevent side effects.
MISSED DOSE: It is important that each dose be used as diretced. If you miss a dose, contact your dcotor to establish a new dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store this mdeication at room temperature as directed.
Do not use if this cnotains particles. Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard of any unused medication after that time.
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