Prebumin 20% Injection is used to treat blood volume loss. It works by replacing the body fluids lost due to excessive trauma, bleeding, surgery, or kidney dialysis. Thus, it is helpful in treating low blood albumin levels.

Prebumin 20% Injection is a chemical found in blood that can be used to replace the loss of water and chemicals and to maintain acid-base balance in the body due to certain diseases

Uses of Prebumin Injection

Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Benefits of Prebumin Injection

In Short term fluid replacement after trauma

Prebumin 20% Injection contains albumin, a protein that protects the patient from dehydration and electrolyte disorders after any trauma or injury. Appropriate fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery.

Side effects of Prebumin Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Prebumin

Vomiting
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Fever
Nausea
Chills
Hives
Slow heart rate

How to use Prebumin Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Prebumin 20% Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Prebumin 20% Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Prebumin 20% Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

SAFE

Prebumin 20% Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Prebumin 20% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Prebumin 20% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Prebumin 20% Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Prebumin 20% Injection is recommended.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Prebumin 20% Injection

₹5225.0/Injection

Verbulin 20% Injection

PlasmaGen Biosciences Pvt Ltd

₹4134/injection

21% cheaper

Zenalb 20% Injection

Alpha Aromatic Pvt Ltd

₹5900/injection

13% costlier

Abiclor 20% Injection

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹4765/injection

9% cheaper

Albuzest 20% Injection

Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹4900/injection

6% cheaper

Albuone 20% Injection

₹7490/injection

43% costlier

Quick tips

It is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a medical professional.
Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a skin rash, itching, breathing difficulties, swelling of face and changes in heartbeat while using this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have history of severe anemia (lack of red blood cells), or severe heart failure.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino Acids, Peptides, and Analogues

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

BLOOD RELATED

Action Class

Colloids (Plasma substitutes)

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FAQs

Q. What do you need to inform your doctor before you are given Prebumin 20% Injection?

Before you are given this medicine, you need to inform your doctor if you are allergic to albumin preparations or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Suspicion of allergic or anaphylactic type reactions requires an immediate stop of the infusion.

Q. What vitals should be monitored before giving Prebumin 20% Injection

Before giving this injection, your doctor or nurse will measure your blood pressure, heart rate and conduct blood tests to make sure you are not given an excess dose. If you experience a headache, difficulty in breathing, or increased blood pressure, inform your doctor immediately.

Q. How is Prebumin 20% Injection given?

This medicine must be administered intravenously at a rate not to exceed 1 mL/min to patients with normal blood volume, due to the risk of developing circulatory overload and pulmonary edema (excess fluid in lungs).

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References

Human albumin. Elstree, Hertfordshire: Bio Products Laboratory Limited; 1993 [revised Jul. 2012]. [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 07 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Country of origin: India

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