HUMAN ALBUMIN

Brand Name & Strength

Albumex 20 (20 g/100 ml), Zenalb 20 (10 g/50 ml)

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

IV infusion

If further dilution required, a dose of albumin is added to a suitable diluent in the proportion of 1 ml albumin to 4 ml diluent (1:4)

If concentration of 5% Human Albumin is required; dilute 20% Human Albumin (1 bottle) with 300 ml diluent

Diluent

NS, D5

Administration & Infusion rate

For

IV infusion

only

Administer should not exceed 2 ml/min for hypoproteinaemia in acutely ill patient

Administer at a rate of 2 – 4 ml/min for shock

Administer at 1 ml/min *The rate of infusion should be adjusted according to individual and the indication.

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

-

After dilution

4 hr after opening -

Remarks

Store vaccine in refrigerator (2 – 8 oC). Do not freeze.

Shake vaccine well before use.