Albutein Dosage/Direction for Use

Administer IV. The total dosage will vary with the individual.
Adults: An initial infusion of 500 mL (Albutein 5%) or 100 mL (Albutein 20%/25%) is suggested. Additional amounts may be administered as clinically indicated.
In the treatment of patient in shock wih greatly reduced blood volume, Albutein may be administered as rapidly as necessary in order to improve the clinical condition as restore normal blood volume. This may be repeated in 15-30 min if the initial dose fails to prove adequate. In patient with a slightly low or normal blood volume, the rate of administration should be 1-2 and 1 mL/min for Albutein 5% and Albutein 20%/25%, respectively.
If dilution of Albutein 20%/25% is clinically desirable, compatible diluents include sterile 0.9% Sodium Chloride solution or sterile 5% Dextrose in Water.
Children: The pediatric use of Albutein has not been clinically evaluated. The dosage will vary with the clinical state and body weight of the individual. Typically, a dose ¼-½ the adult dose may be administered or dosage may be calculated on the basis of 0.6-1 g/kg body weight (Albutein 5%: 12-20 mL; Albutein 20%: 3-5 mL and Albutein 25%: 2.4-4 mL). The usual rate of administration in children should be ¼ the adult rate.
Albutein 20%/25%: For jaundiced infants suffering from hemolytic disease of the newborn, the appropriate dose for binding of free serum bilirubin is 1 g/kg of body weight which may be adminsitered during the procedure.
Administration: Albutein (250 and 500 mL with Administration Set):
Flip off plastic cap on the top of the vial and expose rubber stopper. Cleanse exposed rubber stopper with a suitable germicidal solution, being sure to remove any excess. Observe aseptic technique and prepare sterile IV equipment as follows:
Close clamp on administration set (delivers approximately 15 and 19 drops/mL for Albutein 5% and Albutein 20%/25%).
With bottle upright, thrust piercing pin straight through stopper center. Do not twist or angle.
Immediately invert bottle to automatically establish proper fluid level in drip chamber (half full).
Attach infusion set to administration set, open clamp and allow solution to expel air from tubing and needle, then close clamp.
Make venipuncture and adjust flow.
Discard all administration equipment after use. Discard any unused contents.
Albutein 20% and 25% (When Administration Set is not Used):
Flip off plastic cap on the top of the vial and expose rubber stopper. Cleanse exposed rubber stopper with a suitable germicidal solution, being sure to remove any excess. Observe aseptic technique and prepare sterile IV equipment as follows:
Using aseptic technique, attach filter needle to a sterile disposable plastic syringe.
Insert filter needle into Albutein vial.
Aspirate Albutein from the vial into the syringe.
Remove and discard the filter needle from the syringe.
Attach desired size needle to syringe.
Discard all administration equipment after use. Discard any unused contents.