Clinical reference
Blood product derivative · Plasma volume expander · Critical Care, Pediatrics, Nephrology, Hepatology
Human albumin is a blood product derivative used as a plasma volume expander for hypoalbuminemia and hypovolemia. Injection: 5% (50 mg/mL) in 50, 100, 250, 500 mL; 25% (250 mg/mL) in 20, 50, 100 mL. Both concentrations contain 130–160 mEq Na/L. Use product-specific recommended in-line filter size. Both 5% and 25% are isotonic but differ in oncotic effects…