Human albumin
Uses
Albumin is used in the treatment of shock due to blood loss in the body, burns, low protein levels due to surgery or liver failure, and as an additional medicine in bypass surgery to provide short term fluid replacement.
How it Works
Human Albumin is a concentrate of plasma proteins from human blood. Human Albumin works by increasing plasma volume or serum albumin levels.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Human Albumin may suffer from such side effects;
Fever and chills,
Rash,
Nausea,
Vomiting,
Rapid heart rate,
Low blood pressure,
Swelling,
Headache,
Flushing,
Itching,
Allergic reactions