{"id":5075,"date":"2020-12-08T12:12:56","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T12:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5075"},"modified":"2022-12-09T17:49:33","modified_gmt":"2022-12-09T17:49:33","slug":"albunorm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/albunorm\/","title":{"rendered":"Albunorm &#8211; Human Albumin Uses, Dose And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Albunorm 40 g \/ 50 g\/200 g \/ 250 g \/  Infusion&nbsp;solution&nbsp;Human albumin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Albunorm Is And What Is Albunorm Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Albunorm belongs to the group of medicines: blood substitutes and&nbsp;plasma proteins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The product is given to patients to restore and maintain circulating blood volume in the event of a detected volume deficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Before You Use Albunorm <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Use Albunorm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are allergic to medicines containing human albumin or any of the other&nbsp;<br>ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Special Care With Albunorm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are at particularly high risk with increased blood volume, e.g.&nbsp;if you have<ul><li>Severe heart problems<\/li><li>High&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>Dilated veins in the esophagus<\/li><li>Fluid in the lungs<\/li><li>Bleeding disorder<\/li><li>Very low&nbsp;red blood cell count<\/li><li>No urine production<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>If there are signs of <ul><li>Increased blood volume<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/headache\/\">Headache<\/a><\/li><li>Breathing problems<\/li><li>High pressure in the jugular vein<\/li><li>High&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Infusion&nbsp;one should then be stopped immediately<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>If there are signs of an&nbsp;allergic reaction.&nbsp;Infusion&nbsp;one should then be stopped immediately.<\/li><li>If the medicine is used in patients with severe brain damage.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Virus security<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When medicines are made from human blood or&nbsp;plasma, special measures are taken to prevent the&nbsp;transmission of&nbsp;infection&nbsp;to patients.&nbsp;This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Careful selection of blood and plasma donors to ensure that people at risk of being carriers are excluded.<\/li><li>Testing of individual donations and plasma pools for signs of virus\/infection.<\/li><li>Manufacturing steps in the processing of blood and&nbsp;plasma&nbsp;that can inactivate or secrete&nbsp;viruses.<\/li><li>Nevertheless, the risk of transmission of&nbsp;infection&nbsp;can not be completely ruled out when drugs made from human blood or&nbsp;plasma&nbsp;are given.&nbsp;This also applies to new, hitherto unknown&nbsp;viruses&nbsp;and other types of&nbsp;infections.<\/li><li>There are no reports of virus transmission with albumin produced according to European Pharmacopoeia specifications and established procedures.<\/li><li>When you are given Albunorm, it is recommended that the product name and batch number be registered to enable the saving of the used product.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Human albumin is a normal component of human blood.&nbsp;No adverse effects are known when using this product during pregnancy.&nbsp;Blood volume must be adjusted in pregnant women.&nbsp;Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Human albumin is a normal component of human blood.&nbsp;No adverse effects are known when using this product during breast-feeding.&nbsp;Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no evidence that human albumin affects the ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Information About Some Of The Ingredients Of Albunorm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This product contains&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;and&nbsp;potassium&nbsp;and may be harmful to people on a low salt or potassium diet.&nbsp;Tell your doctor if this applies to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Use Albunorm <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Albunorm uses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Albunorm can be given directly as an&nbsp;infusion&nbsp;(&#8220;drip&#8221;) into a friend.&nbsp;Dosage&nbsp;one and the infusion rate (how fast the albumin is given in the vein) depends on your particular condition.&nbsp;Your doctor will decide what is the best treatment for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Instructions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The product must be at room or body temperature before use.<\/li><li>The solution must be clear and must not contain&nbsp;precipitates.<\/li><li>Unused solution should be discarded.<\/li><li>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Use More Albunorm Than You Should &nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the&nbsp;dose is&nbsp;one and the infusion rate is too high, you may experience <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/headache\/\">headaches<\/a>, increased blood pressure, and <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/respiratory-difficulties-in-children\/\">difficulty breathing<\/a>.&nbsp;Infusion&nbsp;one should then be stopped immediately and your doctor will decide if any other treatment is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Side Effects Of Albunorm<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Albunorm can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;after&nbsp;infusion&nbsp;of human albumin are rare and usually disappear when the infusion rate is reduced or the&nbsp;infusion&nbsp;is stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare&nbsp;side effects of Albunorm&nbsp;are<\/em>&nbsp;(affecting 1 to 10 users 10 000):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Redness<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/hives\/\">Hives<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/cold\/\">Fever<\/a><\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;are<\/em>&nbsp;(affecting less than 1 in 10 000):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shock&nbsp;due to&nbsp;hypersensitivity reaction.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>No known frequency<\/em>&nbsp;(cannot be calculated from the available data):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Confusion<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Increased or decreased heart rate<\/li><li>High&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>Low&nbsp;blood pressure<\/li><li>Feeling hot<\/li><li>Shortness of breath<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Swelling around the eyes, nose, and mouth<\/li><li>Rash<\/li><li>Increased sweating<\/li><li>Fever<\/li><li>Chills<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Reporting of&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;ar<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get&nbsp;any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This also applies to&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;that are not mentioned in this information.&nbsp;You can also report&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;directly (see details below).&nbsp;By reporting&nbsp;side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Albunorm <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep out of sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label and carton.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Store in the original package.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.&nbsp;Do not freeze.&nbsp;Once the infusion bottle has been opened, the contents should be used immediately.<\/li><li>The solution should be clear or slightly opalescent.&nbsp;Do not use solutions that are cloudy or contain&nbsp;precipitates.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pack sizes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Albunorm 40 g \/ l is an infusion solution in a bottle (100 ml &#8211; 1 pack)<\/li><li>Albunorm 40 g \/ l is an infusion solution in a bottle (250 ml &#8211; pack of 1)<\/li><li>Albunorm 40 g \/ l is an infusion solution in a bottle (500 ml pack of 1 or 12)<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed in all countries.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is 40 g \/ l human albumin produced from human plasma (bottle of 100, 250, and 500 ml respectively).<\/li><li>The other ingredients are <ul><li>Sodium chloride<\/li><li>N-Acetyl-DL-tryptophan<\/li><li>Caprylic acid<\/li><li>Water for injections<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution is clear, yellow, amber, or green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Octapharma AB, 112 75 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Octapharma Pharmazeutika, Produktionsges.mbH, Oberlaaerstrasse 235, 1100 Vienna, Austria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Octapharma SAS, 32, Rue du Mar\u00e9chal Foch, 67380 Lingolsheim, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Octapharma Produktionsgesellschaft Deutschland GmbH, Elddagsener Strasse 38, 31832 Springe, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Octapharma GmbH, Otto-Reuter Strasse 3, 06847 Dessau-Rosslau, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content declaration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substance is 40 g \/ l human albumin produced from human plasma (bottle of 100, 250, and 500 ml respectively).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The other ingredients are&nbsp;sodium,&nbsp;potassium, N-Acetyl-DL-tryptophan, caprylic acid, and water for injections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marketing Authorization Holder:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Octapharma AB, 112 75 Stockholm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Octapharma Pharmazeutika, Produktionsges.m.bH., Oberlaaerstr.&nbsp;235, 1100 Vienna, Austria<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Octapharma SAS, 72, Rue du Mar\u00e9chal Foch, 67380 Lingolsheim, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Octapharma Produktionsgesellschaft Deutschland GmbH, Wolfgang-Marguerre-Allee 1, 31832 Springe, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Octapharma GmbH, Otto-Reuter-Str.&nbsp;3, 06847 Dessau-Rosslau, Germany<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Medical Products Agency<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SE-751 03 Uppsala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Website: www.lakemedelsverket.se<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The pharmacotherapeutic class of blood replacements and plasma protein fractions includes albunorm 20%.<br \/>\nPatients with a volume shortage are administered the product to restore and maintain circulating blood volume.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2201,2200],"tags":[11242,11246,11241,11237,11240,11245,11244,11239,11243,11238],"class_list":["post-5075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-a","category-medicines","tag-albunorm","tag-benefits-of-albunorm","tag-benefits-of-human-albumin","tag-human-albumin","tag-human-albumin-side-effects","tag-side-effects-of-albunorm","tag-what-albunorm-is-used-for","tag-what-human-albumin-is-used-for","tag-what-is-albunorm","tag-what-is-human-albumin"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5075","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5075"}],"version-history":[{"count":49,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5075\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":39584,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5075\/revisions\/39584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}