Albutein 5%

Generic name:albumin (human)
Dosage form: injection, solution
Drug class:Plasma expanders

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 1, 2022.

Indications and Usage for Albutein 5%

Hypovolemia

For restoration and maintenance of circulating blood volume where hypovolemia is demonstrated and colloid use is appropriate. When hypovolemia is long standing and hypoalbuminemia exists accompanied by adequate hydration or edema, 20-25% albumin solutions should be used.1,2,3

Acute liver failure is a special situation in which both hypovolemia and hypoalbuminemia can be present. Albutein 5% can be used in such cases.1

Albutein 5% may be of value in the treatment of shock or hypotension in renal dialysis patients.1

Cardiopulmonary Bypass Procedures (Treatment Adjunct)

Preoperative dilution of blood using albumin and crystalloid can be used in cardiopulmonary bypass procedures. Albumin also may be used in the priming fluid.4,5,6

Hypoalbuminemia

Albutein 5% may be indicated for subjects with hypoalbuminemia who are critically ill and/or actively bleeding. When albumin deficit is the result of excessive protein loss, the effect of Albutein 5% administration will be temporary unless the underlying disorder is reversed.7,8,9 Septic patients and patients undergoing major surgery may lose more than half of their circulating plasma volume.1,10 Treatment with Albutein 5% may be of value in such cases, especially when plasma colloid oncotic pressure is abnormally low.1

In the first 24 hours after thermal injury, large volumes of crystalloids are infused to restore the depleted extracellular fluid volume. Beyond 24 hours, Albutein 5% can be used to maintain plasma colloid osmotic pressure.2,11,12 Protein loss from the third space due to infection (acute peritonitis, pancreatitis, mediastinitis or extensive cellulit...