About Plasbumin 20
Plasma-derived colloid and volume expander
Used for
- Restoring circulating blood volume in selected cases of shock or fluid loss
- Treating low blood albumin in specific clinical situations
- Supporting fluid management in selected patients with severe liver disease
Usual adult dose
Dose varies by indication, body weight, and circulation; given intravenously under clinical monitoring.
Usual dose in children
Individualized intravenous dosing based on weight and clinical condition; specialist monitoring required.
Common side effects
- Fluid overload or pulmonary edema
- Low blood pressure or flushing
- Nausea, fever, or chills
- Rare severe allergic reactions
Important warnings
- Use cautiously in heart failure, kidney impairment, or risk of fluid overload.
- Monitor circulation and breathing during infusion.
- Not a substitute for treating the underlying cause of low blood volume.
- Avoid with known severe allergy to albumin preparations.
Pregnancy
May be used when clinically necessary; available pregnancy data are limited.
Breastfeeding
Use is generally considered compatible; human albumin is a normal blood component.
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