Alba 20% Infusion

Navigating your medication can sometimes be challenging. This page addresses common questions and provides detailed information about Alba 20% Infusion, including its uses, how to take it correctly, what side effects might occur, and important advice on managing your treatment effectively. We aim to make understanding Alba 20% Infusion as clear and straightforward as possible for you.

MRP: ₹ 3900
Packing: 100.0 ml in 1 bottle
Salt Combination: Albumin (20%)
Brand: Life Medicare & Biotech Pvt Ltd
Uses: Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Description

Alba 20% Infusion is used to treat blood volume loss
It works by replacing the body fluids lost due to excessive trauma, bleeding, surgery, or kidney dialysis
Thus, it is helpful in treating low blood albumin levels
Alba 20% Infusion must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional
You should not take it if you have any known allergies to this injection
Before taking it, inform the doctor you are suffering from any severe heart disease.
Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection
The most common side effects include flushing, nausea, vomiting, chills, and fever.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Let your doctor also know if you have any kidney diseases as a dose adjustment may be required
This injection is safe to use in patients suffering from liver diseases.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Alba 20% Infusion is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Alba 20% Infusion is recommended.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Alba 20% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alba 20% Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	CAUTION: Your ability to drive may be affected if your blood sugar is too low or too high. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Information regarding the use of Alba 20% Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Alba 20% Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alba 20% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Colloids (Plasma Substitutes)
Therapeutic class:	BLOOD RELATED
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues

Uses of Alba 20% Infusion

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Alba 20% Infusion, please consult your doctor.

FAQs

Frequestly asked Questions

What do you need to inform your doctor before you are given Alba 20% Infusion?

Before you are given this medicine, you need to inform your doctor if you are allergic to albumin preparations or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Suspicion of allergic or anaphylactic type reactions requires an immediate stop of the infusion.

What vitals should be monitored before giving Alba 20% Infusion

Before giving this injection, your doctor or nurse will measure your blood pressure, heart rate and conduct blood tests to make sure you are not given an excess dose. If you experience a headache, difficulty in breathing, or increased blood pressure, inform your doctor immediately.

How is Alba 20% Infusion given?

This medicine must be administered intravenously at a rate not to exceed 1 mL/min to patients with normal blood volume, due to the risk of developing circulatory overload and pulmonary edema (excess fluid in lungs).

Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Alba 20% Infusion

Vomiting
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face
ears
neck and trunk)
Fever
Nausea
Chills
Hives

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