Albumin

Uses

Albumin is used for short-term fluid replacement following trauma and nephrotic syndrome.

How it Works

How Albumin Works Albumin contains human albumin, a natural protein found in blood. It functions by replacing blood or body fluids lost due to excessive bleeding, surgery, or kidney dialysis.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Albumin include flushing (a sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, anaphylactic shock, heart failure, pulmonary edema, hypotension (low blood pressure), tachycardia, urticaria, rash, and headache.

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