Albumin (Albunorm) 20% Solution for Infusion, 50 mL Vial

Composition:

Each vial of Albunorm 20% contains 200 g/L of human albumin, derived from human plasma (available in 50 mL and 100 mL bottles).
Other ingredients include sodium chloride, N-acetyl-DL-tryptophan, caprylic acid, and water for injections.

Indications:

Albunorm 20% belongs to the pharmacotherapeutic group: blood substitutes and plasma protein fractions.
It is used to restore and maintain circulating blood volume in cases of volume deficiency.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding:

Human albumin is a normal component of human blood. No harmful effects are known when used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, special caution should be exercised when correcting blood volume in pregnant women.
Always consult your doctor before taking any medication.

Driving and Using Machines:

There are no known effects of human albumin on the ability to drive or operate machinery.

Warnings and Precautions:

Special care should be taken if you are at particular risk of hypervolemia, for example in cases of:

• Severe heart conditions

• High blood pressure

• Esophageal varices

• Pulmonary edema

• Bleeding disorders

• Critically low red blood cell count

• Anuria (absence of urine production)

Discontinue the infusion immediately if you experience:

• Signs of blood volume overload (e.g., headache, breathing difficulties, jugular vein distension)

• Increased blood pressure

• Allergic reactions

Use caution in patients with severe traumatic brain injury.

Administration:

Albunorm 20% is ready for use and should be administered intravenously (as a drip).
The dose and infusion rate depend on your individual condition. Your doctor will determine the most appropriate treatment.

Instructions for use:

• Warm the solution to room or body temperature before use.

• The solution should be clear; do not use if cloudy or if sediment is present.

• Any unused solution must be discarded.

• If you have any further questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you use more Albunorm 20% than required:

Excess dosage or too rapid infusion may result in headache, high blood pressure, or breathing discomfort. Infusion should be stopped immediately, and your doctor will determine whether further treatment is needed.

Storage:

• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.

• Do not store above 25°C.

• Keep in the original package to protect from light.

• Do not freeze.

• After opening the container, use the solution immediately.

• The solution should be clear or slightly opalescent. Do not use if it is cloudy or contains a precipitate.