Albumin

Albumin is a drug that is widely used to treat low albumin levels in the blood. Albumin works by increasing the volume of plasma in the blood in the human body.

Actually, albumin can be naturally produced in the liver. However, in some conditions such as critical times, experiencing severe burns, injuries, and suffering from liver disorders, albumin production in the body can be disrupted and its levels can decrease.

Therefore, a person may need an albumin infusion to increase the albumin levels in the blood.

• Class:Infusion drugs.
• Category:Over-the-counter drugs.
• Used by:Adults and children.
• Albumin for pregnant women:Albumin administration for pregnant women must be under the supervision of a doctor. Albumin is usually used to prevent intrauterine growth restriction in pregnancy, which can cause fetal growth retardation.
• Albumin for breastfeeding mothers:Until now, there has been no further research on whether albumin can be absorbed into breast milk or not. For this reason, giving albumin to breastfeeding mothers should be based on a doctor’s recommendation or under medical supervision.
• Drug form:Injection/infusion.

Benefits of Albumin

Albumin infusions are usually made from plasma proteins, which come from human blood. Albumin is useful for treating health problems, such as:

• Loss of blood volume due to trauma, such as burns or injury.
• Treating low albumin levels caused by bleeding, abdominal infections, dialysis, liver dysfunction, pancreatitis, respiratory disorders, and heart bypass surgery.
• Problems in the ovaries caused by fertility drugs.

Warnings Before Using Albumin

Before using this medicine, there are several things that need to be considered, including:

• Tell your doctor if you have drug allergies, severe anemia, severe heart failure, bleeding or blood clotting disorders, lung problems, kidney disease, latex allergies, or difficulty urinating.
• Albumin should not be given to children, without a doctor’s prescription or medical advice.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines. This includes prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, and herbal medicines.

Albumin Trademark

Here are some albumin brands that you can find on the market:

• Vipalbumin 30 Capsules.This is a food supplement containing ophiocephalus striatus extract (snakehead fish), which can help maintain body health. Can be taken 2-4 capsules, 3 times a day.
• Pujimin Albumin 30 Capsules.This herbal medicine contains albumin, amino acids, and a number of minerals that can help maintain body health.
• Albuforce 10 Capsules.This is an herbal supplement containing channa striata extract, which can help the process of hypoalbumin therapy and accelerate the healing of a disease.
• Onoiwa MX 3 Sachets.This product is included in the category of herbal supplements with blueberry flavor, which can help maintain body health. Onoiwa MX can be taken 3 times a day, 1-2 sachets .
• Albuforce Plus Syrup 60 ml.This herbal syrup medicine is one of the recommended albumin products that you can use for your body’s health.

Albumin Dosage and Usage Rules

Albumin is given by injection into a vein, through an IV line. It is usually given by a medical professional from a health care provider.

The following are the general doses usually given to treat low albumin levels:

• Initial dose 25%: 200-300 ml. Given at a rate of not more than 100 ml in 30-45 minutes.
• Initial dose 20% or 25%: 1 g/kg, before or during exchange transfusion. Dosage recommendations vary by country and drug product used.

How to Use Albumin Correctly

There are several things that need to be considered so that albumin works effectively, namely:

• When albumin is given, your doctor or nurse will monitor your condition. This includes monitoring your breathing, pulse, blood pressure, electrolyte levels, and kidney function.
• In addition, the doctor or medical team will usually also carry out regular blood tests during treatment.
• When receiving albumin treatment, drink plenty of fluids to keep your body well hydrated.
• Follow your doctor’s instructions regarding restrictions on food, drinks, and activities while undergoing albumin treatment.

Albumin Side Effects

Although it has various benefits, you still need to be careful when the doctor gives albumin. Because albumin has a number of side effects for the body. Starting from itching, coughing, nausea, vomiting, chills, fever, mild rash, dizziness, sweating, to feeling faint.

In some people, albumin can also cause serious side effects. Examples include blurred vision, ringing in the ears, rapid heartbeat, chest pain, difficulty breathing, and swelling of the face and lips.

Albumin Interactions

Until now, it is not known for certain what drug interaction effects can occur if you use albumin together with other drugs.

However, you are advised to avoid using albumin together with other medicines, supplements, or herbal medicinal products for safety reasons.

Albumin Contraindications

Albumin may cause contraindications in patients who have a history of hypersensitivity to this drug, or other ingredients in albumin products.

In addition, contraindications may also occur in albumin users who experience severe anemia or heart failure.

Usually the use of albumin is based on medical advice and cannot be given independently or personally. However, if you need other medicines and supplements to support albumin treatment, do not hesitate to buy it at the Halodoc Health Store .

In addition, to ensure your health condition, you can also consult a doctor at Halodoc . This is to find out the rules and dosage of proper drug use, according to your health condition.