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Albumin
Paramedic
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Pharmacology
Advanced
09/06/2021

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Term
ALBUMIN
Definition

Albumarc

Albutein

Flexbumin

Term
Class
Definition

Colloid

Blood modifier agent

Volume expander

Term
Action
Definition

Oncotically similar to plasma

Causes the body to shift approximately 3.5 times the amount administered into the intravascular space

Term
Indications
Definition
Hypovolemia
Term
Contraindications
Definition

Hypersensitivity

Patients at risk for hypervolemia

Term
Adverse reactions/Side effects
Definition

Possible urticaria (hives) from hypersensitivity

Use caution in patients with renal insufficiency or anemia

Term
Drug interactions
Definition
None currently identified
Term
Dosage and administration
Definition

Adult:

12.5 to 25 g via I.V.

 

Pediatric:

0.5 to 1 g/kg via I.V.

Term
Duration of action
Definition

Onset:

15 to 30 minutes

 

Peak:

Unknown

 

Duration:

24 hours

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