AlbuRx
- Generic Name: albumin - human injection
- Brand Name: AlbuRx
AlbuRx (Albumin - Human Injection) side effects drug center
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What Is AlbuRx?
AlbuRx (albumin - human solution) contains the albumin component of human blood used for low blood volume (hypovolemia), hypoproteinemia, shock, burns, adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), cardiopulmonary bypass, pre- and postoperative hypoproteinemia, third space problems of infectious origin (acute peritonitis, pancreatitis, mediastinitis or extensive cellulitis), acute liver failure, acute nephrosis, ascites, red cell resuspension media, renal dialysis, and hemolytic disease of the newborn.
What Are Side Effects of AlbuRx?
Side effects of AlbuRx include:
Side effects of AlbuRx may include:
- nausea,
- chills,
- fever,
- hives,
- headache, and
- low blood pressure (hypotension)
Dosage for AlbuRx
The dosage of AlbuRx solution is based on the indications and usage but should always be adapted to the individual situation.
AlbuRx In Children
AlbuRx may be used in children in some cases such as hemolytic disease of the newborn.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with AlbuRx?
AlbuRx may interact with other medicines.
Tell your doctor all medications and supplements you use.
AlbuRx During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant before using AlbuRx; it is unknown if it would affect a fetus. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
Additional Information
Our AlbuRx (albumin - human solution) Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
AlbuRx Consumer Information
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; cough, difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your caregiver right away if you have:
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- weak or shallow breathing;
- throbbing headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears;
- anxiety, confusion, sweating, pale skin; or
- severe shortness of breath, wheezing, gasping for breath, cough with foamy mucus, chest pain, and fast or uneven heart rate.
Common side effects may include:
- nausea, vomiting;
- fever, chills;
- fast heart rate;
- mild rash; or
- flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the entire detailed patient monograph for AlbuRx (Albumin - Human Injection)
AlbuRx Professional Information
SIDE EFFECTS
Since AlbuRx® 25, Albumin (Human) 25% solution is sterile when coming from the manufacturer, bacterial contamination with the risk of post-infusion septicemia can only occur if the container has been damaged or following puncture of the rubber cap (see WARNINGS).
Though very rare, non-septic incompatibility reactions including nausea, chills, fever, urticaria, headache and hypotension following the administration of albumin-containing preparations have been recorded.8,11,12,17 A favorable response was observed to the intravenous administration of 50 to 100 mg of prednisolone.12 Severe allergic reactions such as anaphylactic shock have been reported.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for AlbuRx (Albumin - Human Injection)
© AlbuRx Patient Information is supplied by Cerner Multum, Inc. and AlbuRx Consumer information is supplied by First Databank, Inc., used under license and subject to their respective copyrights.