Human Albumin Injection is a plasma protein product used to treat low blood volume and other conditions.

Description:
Human albumin injections contain albumin protein derived from human blood plasma. They are used to expand blood volume in conditions like shock, hemorrhage, surgery, trauma, or burns.

Composition:

• Human albumin injections typically contain either 5% or 25% purified human albumin protein suspended in an isotonic solution.

Therapeutic Category:

• Plasma volume expander

Prescription/OTC Status:
Prescription only

Quantity:

• Human albumin injections usually come in single use glass vials containing 2.5g, 5g, 10g or 20g of albumin in 50ml, 100ml or 250ml of solution.

Dosage:

• Dosage is individualized based on the patient’s condition and needs. Typical dose is 12.5g to 100g infused intravenously.

Product Substitutes:

• Other plasma volume expanders like hydroxyethyl starch solutions or saline.

Manufacturer/Marketer:

• Major pharma companies like CSL Behring, Grifols, Baxter, etc.

Country of Origin:

• Manufactured globally – USA, Europe, Australia are major producers.