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Albumarc
Albutein
Flexbumin |
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Term
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Definition
Colloid
Blood modifier agent
Volume expander |
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Term
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Definition
Oncotically similar to plasma
Causes the body to shift approximately 3.5 times the amount administered into the intravascular space |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Hypersensitivity
Patients at risk for hypervolemia |
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Term
Adverse reactions/Side effects |
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Definition
Possible urticaria (hives) from hypersensitivity
Use caution in patients with renal insufficiency or anemia |
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Term
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Definition
None currently identified |
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Term
Dosage and administration |
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Definition
Adult:
12.5 to 25 g via I.V.
Pediatric:
0.5 to 1 g/kg via I.V. |
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Term
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Definition
Onset:
15 to 30 minutes
Peak:
Unknown
Duration:
24 hours |
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