Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Flexbumin 20% Infusion
Description:
Flexbumin 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.
Flexbumin 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. Earlier 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.
Uses:
- Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Directions For Use:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Compassionately do not self-administer.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Flexbumin
- Vomiting
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Fever
- Nausea
- Chills
- Hives
- Slow heart rate
Warning & Precautions:
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flexbumin 20% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Flexbumin 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.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Flexbumin 20% Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Flexbumin 20% Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Flexbumin 20% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Flexbumin 20% Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Flexbumin 20% Infusion is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Flexbumin 20% Infusion is recommended.
FAQs:
Q. What do you need to inform your doctor before you are given Flexbumin 20% Infusion?
Earlier 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.
Q. What vitals should be monitored before giving Flexbumin 20% Infusion
Earlier 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.
Q. How is Flexbumin 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).