Albumin (Human) Injection

Albumin (human) injection is used to treat low blood volume (hypovolemia) and low albumin levels in the blood (hypoalbuminemia) caused by bleeding, burns, major injuries or infections, malnutrition, major surgery, and other serious medical problems. It is also used during certain surgeries and medical treatments. Albumin (human) injection is in a class of medications called protein colloids. It works by keeping fluid from leaking out of blood vessels and helps to move important substances through the body.

Albumin (human) injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected into a vein by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or medical facility. Your doctor will tell you how often you will receive albumin (human) injection. The schedule depends on the condition you have and on how your body responds to the medication.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.

This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Before receiving albumin (human) injection,

• tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to this medication, any part of this medication, or any other medications, foods or substances. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about the allergy and what symptoms you had.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure, anemia, or kidney problems. Your doctor may tell you not to receive albumin (human) injection.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had high blood pressure, pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs), esophageal varices (enlarged blood vessels in the esophagus [food pipe]), or bleeding problems.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while receiving albumin (human) injection, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are receiving albumin (human) injection.
• you should know that albumin (human) injection is made from live donor blood. Although there is an extremely small chance that viruses may be spread through the blood, no cases of viral diseases from this product have been reported.

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

Albumin (Human) injection may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• nausea
• vomiting
• fever
• chills
• flushing

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• hives; rash; itching; swelling of your face, mouth, tongue, or throat; fast or irregular heartbeat; or difficulty breathing or swallowing
• shortness of breath or unusual breathing sounds

Albumin (Human) injection may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.

If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online (https://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch) or by phone (1-800-332-1088).

In case of overdose, call the poison control helpline at 1-800-222-1222. Information is also available online at https://www.poisonhelp.org/help. If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at 911.

Keep all appointments with your doctor.

Keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines, vitamins, minerals, and dietary supplements you are taking. Bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to the hospital. You should carry the list with you in case of emergencies.

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