Kedbumin

Albumin is a protein produced by the liver that circulates in plasma (the clear liquid portion of your blood). Medicinal albumin is made of plasma proteins from human blood. This medicine works by increasing plasma volume or levels of albumin in the blood.

Albumin is used to replace blood volume loss resulting from trauma such as a severe burns or an injury that causes blood loss. This medicine is also used to treat low albumin levels caused by surgery, dialysis, abdominal infections, liver failure, pancreatitis, respiratory distress, bypass surgery, ovarian problems caused by fertility drugs, and other many other conditions.

Albumin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

You should not receive albumin if you have severe anemia (lack of red blood cells), or severe heart failure.

You should not use albumin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

• severe anemia (lack of red blood cells); or
• severe heart failure.

If possible before you receive albumin, tell your doctor if you have:

• anemia;
• heart disease, high blood pressure;
• bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia;
• lung problems;
• kidney disease;
• a latex allergy; or
• if you are unable to urinate.

In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers about your health conditions. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you have received this medicine.

Albumin is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether albumin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.

It is not known whether albumin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medication.

Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.

Other drugs may interact with albumin, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.

Albumin is injected into a vein through an IV. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

Your breathing, pulse, blood pressure, electrolyte levels, kidney function, and other vital signs will be watched closely while you are receiving albumin. Your blood will also need to be tested regularly during treatment.

Drink plenty of liquids while you are being treated with albumin.

Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.

Because you will receive albumin in a clinical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.

• It is used to treat or prevent low blood volume.
• It is used to treat low blood pressure.
• It is used to replace albumin in people with low blood albumin levels.
• It is used to add back fluid after fluid loss.
• It is used to treat shock.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• If you have an allergy to albumin, blood products, or any other part of Kedbumin (albumin).
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have anemia or a weak heart.

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Kedbumin with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

• If you need to store Kedbumin at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it.