Flexbumin
Generic name:albumin (human) [ al-BUE-min ]
Brand names: Albuked, Albuminar-25, Alburx, Albutein, Buminate,
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Drug class:Plasma expanders
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 14, 2021.
What is Flexbumin?
Flexbumin is an injection containg albumin. Albumin is a protein produced by the liver that circulates in plasma (the clear liquid portion of your blood). Medicinal albumin is made of plasma proteins from human blood. This medicine works by increasing plasma volume or levels of albumin in the blood.
Flexbumin is used to replace blood volume loss resulting from trauma such as a severe burns or an injury that causes blood loss. This medicine is also used to treat low albumin levels caused by surgery, dialysis, abdominal infections, liver failure, pancreatitis, respiratory distress, bypass surgery, ovarian problems caused by fertility drugs, and other many other conditions.
Flexbumin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not receive Flexbumin if you have severe anemia (lack of red blood cells), or severe heart failure.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Flexbumin if you are allergic to albumin, or if you have:
severe anemia (lack of red blood cells); or
severe heart failure.
If possible before you receive Flexbumin, tell your doctor if you have:
anemia;
heart disease, high blood pressure;
bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia;
lung problems;
kidney disease;
a latex allergy; or
if you are unable to urinate.
In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers about your health conditions. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you have received this medicine.
Flexbumin is made from human plasma (part of the blood) which may contain viruses and other infectious agents. Donated plasma is tested and treated to reduce the risk of it containing infectious agents, but there is still a small possibility it could transmit disease. Talk with your doctor about the risks and benefits of using this medication.
It is not known whether Flexbumin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether albumin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
In an emergency situation it may not be possible to tell your caregivers if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Make sure any doctor caring for your pregnancy or your baby knows you have received this medication.
