Albutein Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Human albumin

Indications/Uses

Shock, burns, hypoproteinaemia, hyperbilirubinaemia, cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Initial infusion of 100 mL. Childn ¼-½ adult dose or 0.6-1 g/kg.

Contraindications

Severe heart failure; severe anaemia.

Special Precautions

Low cardiac reserve; marked dehydration.

Adverse Reactions

Circulatory overload, pulmonary oedema. Rarely, urticaria, chills, fever.

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MIMS Class

Intravenous & Other Sterile Solutions

ATC Classification

B05AA01 - albumin ; Belongs to the class of blood substitutes and plasma protein fractions. Used as blood substitutes.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Albutein inj 25 %

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's;50 mL x 1's

Form

Albutein inj 5 %

Packing/Price

250 mL x 1's;500 mL x 1's

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