Human Albumin Pharmacology

Human Albumin

About Human Albumin
Human plasma protein fraction, Transfusion material in Hypoalbuminemia.
Mechanism of Action of Human Albumin
Human albumin is an aqueous solution of frozen proteins obtained from plasma, serum, or placenta meant for intravenous administration.
Pharmacokinets of Human Albumin
N/A
Onset of Action for Human Albumin
N/A
Duration of Action for Human Albumin
N/A
Half Life of Human Albumin
N/A
Side Effects of Human Albumin
1. Allergic reactions
2. Salivation
3. Nausea
4. Vomiting
5. Fever
6. Chill
Contra-indications of Human Albumin
1. Hypersensitivity to Human albumin or blood products
2. Volume overload
3. Circulatory failure
4. Asystolia
Special Precautions while taking Human Albumin
1. In dehydration use with rehydrating fluids
2. Nephritis
3. In circulatory failure monitor central venous pressure
4. Renal impairment
Pregnancy Related Information
Use with caution
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Use with caution
Children Related Information
Use with caution
Indications for Human Albumin
1. Plasma exchange
2. Hypovolaemic shock
3. Normovolaemic haemodilution burns
4. Neonatal jaundice
Interactions for Human Albumin
N/A
Typical Dosage for Human Albumin
I.V.:
Shock:
Adults: 100 to 200ml.
Children: 1 to 2ml/kg body weight.
Burns: Initially 200 to 400ml; on 1st day followed by 100 to 200ml. or 2 to 4ml/kg body weight.
Neonatal jaundice: 10 to 15ml with exchange transfusion. Do not exceed 20 drops/minute.
Schedule of Human Albumin
C
Storage Requirements for Human Albumin
Store at a temperature range of 2 to 8 degree C.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Human Albumin
The doctor should be informed immediately if a dose is missed.
Effects of Overdose of Human Albumin
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment.

Home Delivery for Human 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 human albumin and other medicines and health products. Home delivery services for human 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 human 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 human albumin before they complete the sale. You can get this information while placing the order for human albumin with the pharmacy.

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