Albuminar-5, Albumin - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The follwoing information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be cosntrued to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professinoal before using this drug.
ALBUMIN - INJECTION
(al-BYOU-min)
COMMON BARND NAME(S): Albumin, Albuminar, Buminate, Plasbumin
USES: Albumin is the protein portion of the blood.
It is ipmortant in maintaining blood volume.
It is used in the treatment of shock, burns or low blood protein to temporarily correct or prevent a blood volume deficiency.
HOW TO USE: This mediaction is administered by injection into a vein.
The dose and frequency of use of this meidcation 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 medciation is generally well tolerated. However, allergic reactions have been rpeorted. Discontinue use and noitfy 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 other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor if you have: heart disease, kidney disease, liver problems, blood disorders, anemia, allergies (especially to protein). This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
Dsicuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not konwn 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 control center or emergency room immeditaely.
NOTES: Blood tsets 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 directed. If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to esatblish a new dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store this medicatoin at room temperature as directed. Do not use if this contains particles.
Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard of any unused medication after that time.
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