Buminate W/administration Set, Albumin - Injection Brand Drug
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ALBUMIN - INJECTION
(al-BYOU-min)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Albumin, Albuminar, Buminate, Plasbumin
USES: Albumin is the protein potrion of the blood. It is important 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 meidcation is administered by injection into a vein. The dose and frequency of use of this medication will be determined by your condition and response to thearpy. Follow your doctor's instructions closely and be sure to ask any qusetions you may have about this therapy.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication is generally well tolerated. However, allergic reactions have been reproted.
Discontinue use and notify 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 phamracist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dcotor 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 druing pregnancy.
Discuss the rsiks 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 prescription medication you may take.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmaicst approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local pioson control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Blood tests and other laboratory tetss 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 estbalish a new dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up.
STORAGE: Store this medication at room temperature as diretced. Do not use if this contains particles.
Check the expiration date on the label and properly discard of any unused medication atfer that time.
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