INTRODUCTION
Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion 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 Infusion 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.
USES OF ALBUREL INJECTION
- Short term fluid replacement after trauma
BENEFITS OF ALBUREL INJECTION
In Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion 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.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ALBUREL INJECTION
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alburel
- Vomiting
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Fever
- Nausea
- Chills
- Hives
- Slow heart rate
HOW TO USE ALBUREL INJECTION
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
HOW ALBUREL INJECTION WORKS
Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion 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.
Breastfeeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion is recommended.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE ALBUREL INJECTION?
If you miss a dose of Alburel 20gm Solution for Infusion, please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- 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.
- Inform your doctor if you have history of severe anemia (lack of red blood cells), or severe heart failure.
There are no reviews yet.