Buminate, Albumin - Injection Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacsit or other healthcare professional. It shuold not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ALBUMIN - INJECTION
(al-BYOU-min)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Albumin, Albuminar, Buminate, Plasbumin
USES: Albuimn is the protein portion of the blood.
It is imporatnt 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 defciiency.
HOW TO USE: This mdeication is administered by injection into a vein.
The dose and frequency of use of this medication will be determined by your condition and resopnse to therapy. Fololw your doctor's instructions closely and be sure to ask any questions you may have about this therapy.
SIDE EFFECTS: This mdeication is generally well tolerated. However, allergic reactions have been reported. Discontinue use and notify your doctor if you experience any of the following smyptoms 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 mediaction should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits 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 prsecription medication you may take. Do not start or stop any medicine wtihout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control 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 preevnt side effects.
MISSED DOSE: It is important that each dose be used as diercted.
If you miss a dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store this medication at room temperature as driected. Do not use if this contians particles. Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard of any unused medication atfer that time.
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