Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Albumin Human.
Anemia: Albumin may cause symptoms of anemia to become worse. If you have stabilized chronic (long-term) anemia, discuss with your doctor how Albumin Human may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Albumin Human, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Blood counts: Albumin Human can decrease the concentration of red blood cells (which carry oxygen), and platelets (which help your blood to clot). Your doctor will do blood tests to monitor this. If you notice any signs of unusual bleeding or bruising, contact your doctor immediately.
Disease transmission: Albumin Human is made from human plasma. Products made from human plasma may contain things that can cause disease, such as viruses and bacteria. Plasma donors are screened and certain viruses and bacteria are inactivated or removed in order to minimize the risk of disease transmission. However, there is still a small chance that Albumin Human may infect recipients. Please discuss any questions or concerns you may have about this with your health care provider.
Fluid and electrolyte balance: Albumin causes the volume of fluid in the blood to increase. As a result, levels of electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, magnesium, chloride, and calcium in the blood may change when albumin is given. If you experience symptoms of fluid and electrolyte imbalance such as muscle pains or cramps; Dry Mouth; numb hands, feet, or lips; or racing heartbeat, tell your doctor as soon as possible.
Heart disease: Albumin may cause symptoms of heart disease to become worse, because it causes an increase in fluid in the blood. If you have a history of Congestive Heart Failure, high blood pressure or other conditions where an increase in the blood volume can may symptoms worse, discuss with your doctor how Albumin Human may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Albumin Human, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Kidney disease: If you have a history of reduced kidney function, discuss with your doctor how Albumin Human may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of Albumin Human, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Pregnancy: Albumin Human should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while taking Albumin Human, contact your doctor immediately.
Breast-feeding: Albumin Human may pass into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are taking albumin, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Albumin Human have not been established for children, however extensive experience in patients suggests that children respond to Albumin Human in the same manner as adults.
Seniors: The safety and effectiveness of using Albumin Human have not been established for seniors.
