Plasbumin-5 human

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.

It is not known whether albumin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

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.

Applies to albumin human: parenteral injection

Side effects include:

Anaphylactoid reactions, fever, chills, rash, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, hypotension.

Applies to albumin human: intravenous solution

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included urticaria, skin rash, pruritus, edema, and erythema.[Ref]

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included headache, chills, and febrile reactions.[Ref]

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included hypotension.[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included nausea, vomiting and increased salivation.[Ref]

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included bronchospasm.[Ref]

Some side effects of Plasbumin-5 may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.