Albumin Pharmacology

Albumin

About Albumin
I V Sterile solutions, Plasma expanders
Mechanism of Action of Albumin
Human albumin increases intravascular oncotic pressure and causes movement of fluids from interstitial into intravascular space.
Absorption: Administered intravenously
Metabolism: Metabolised in the body
Excretion: Excreted through urine
Pharmacokinets of Albumin
N/A
Onset of Action for Albumin
N/A
Duration of Action for Albumin
N/A
Half Life of Albumin
N/A
Side Effects of Albumin
1.Allergic reactions
2.Nausea, Vomiting
3.Increased salivation
4.Fever and chills
5.Vascular overload
6.Haemodilution and Pulmonary oedema
Contra-indications of Albumin
1.Cardiac failure
2.Severe anaemia
3.History of hypersensitivity
4.Parenteral nutrition
Special Precautions while taking Albumin
1.Heart disease
2.Kidney disease
3.Liver problems
4.Blood disorders
5.Anemia
6.Allergies (especially to protein)
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
N/A
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Albumin
1.Acute hypovolaemic shock
2.Hypoproteinaemia
3.Neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia
Interactions for Albumin
Albumin solution should not be mixed by protein hydrolysates or alcoholic solutions.
Typical Dosage for Albumin
Acute hypovolaemic shock
Adult: Initially, 25 g of albumin, adjusted according to patient's response. Usual rates of infusion: Up to 5 ml/minute (5% solution) or 1-2 ml/minute (20% solution).

Child: Up to 1 g/kg, adjusted according to patient's response. Usual rates of infusion: Up to 5 ml/minute (5% solution) or 1-2 ml/minute (20% solution).

Intravenous
Hypoproteinaemia
Adult: Up to 2 g/kg daily. Usual rates of infusion: Up to 5 ml/minute (5% solution) or 1-2 ml/minute (20% solution).

Intravenous
Neonatal hyperbilirubinaemia
Child: 1 g/kg of albumin before exchange transfusion. Usual rates of infusion: Up to 5 ml/minute (5% solution) or 1-2 ml/minute (20% solution).
Schedule of Albumin
H
Storage Requirements for Albumin
Store in the original container to protect from light. Store below 30?C. Do not freeze.
Do not use after expiration date
Effects of Missed Dosage of Albumin
N/A
Effects of Overdose of Albumin
N/A

Home Delivery for Albumin in Your City

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However, we do publish a comprehensive directory of Pharmacies, Chemists and Druggists in cities all over India. You can use this directory to find the medicine stores in your city (or area) that provide home delivery services for albumin and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for albumin may be free or they may cost you depending on the pharmacy and the minimum order requirements. It would be best to get this clarified while placing the order.

Please be aware that you should take albumin only if a doctor has recommended or prescribed it. Some or all pharmacies who provide a home delivery service for medicines might insist on a prescription for albumin before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for albumin with the pharmacy.

Albumin is a generic medicine name and there are several brands available for it. Some of the brands for albumin might be better known than albumin itself. If the pharmacy that's willing to deliver medicines to your home doesn't have albumin in stock, you can ask for one of the branded alternatives for albumin.