What is Albuked 5? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Feb 14, 2024

Albuked 5 overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Plasbumin-25, Plasbumin-5, Kedbumin, Albuked 25, Albuked 5, Albuminar-25, Albuminar-5, Albuminex 25%, Albuminex 5%, Alburx, Albutein, Buminate, Flexbumin, Human Albumin Grifols, Hespan, Hextend, LMD in Dextrose, LMD w/0.9% Sodium Chloride

Generic Names:

  • Albumin Human

Uses:

  • Treats low albumin levels., Treats low blood volume and low albumin levels in the blood. Also used during cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. Flexbumin® 25% is also used to treat hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)., Used to replace fluids (water and electrolytes) that are lost due to illness, trauma, or surgery.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Volume Expander

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Albuked 5 used for?

What form(s) does Albuked 5 come in?

  • Injectable

What are common Albuked 5 dosages?

  • Vial 250ml of 5%

Albuked 5 images - What does Albuked 5 look like?

  • Albuked 5
    250ml of 5% vial

How to take Albuked 5

  • Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Albuked 5

Albuked 5 contraindications - Who shouldn't take Albuked 5?

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to albumin.

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to albumin, N-acetyltryptophan, or sodium caprylate, or if you have severe anemia or heart failure with a normal or increased blood volume.

  • You might not be able to receive this medicine if you have severe heart failure, kidney failure, or severe bleeding disorders. You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to any of the ingredients.

Albuked 5 warnings

  • Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, kidney disease, or anemia.

  • This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them. The risk is very low, but talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

  • Fever, chills, stomach pain, lightheadedness, fainting

  • Pinpoint red or purple spots under the skin

  • This medicine may increased the risk of heart or lung failure, kidney failure, or increased pressure in the head (intracranial pressure).

  • This medicine is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, heart failure, anemia, high blood pressure, esophagus problems, fluid in the lungs, or bleeding problems.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding. Tell your doctor if you have edema (fluid retention), a blood disorder, a lung disorder, or breathing problems. Make sure your doctor knows if you have diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, or liver disease.

  • Some forms of this medicine may raise your blood sugar. This is especially important if you have diabetes and monitor your blood glucose levels. Talk with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about this.

  • Unusual bleeding or bruising.

  • Pain, itching, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed.

  • Sudden nausea or vomiting.

  • Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps.

  • Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body.

  • Fever.

Albuked 5 interactions & what to avoid when taking Albuked 5

  • This medicine is made from donated human blood. Some human blood products have transmitted certain viruses to people who have received them. The risk is very low, but talk with your doctor if you have concerns.

  • Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, kidney disease, or anemia.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are using a steroid medicine such as dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, or Medrol®. Tell your doctor if you also use corticotropins such as ACTH or H.P. ACTHAR®.

  • Some forms of this medicine may raise your blood sugar. This is especially important if you have diabetes and monitor your blood glucose levels. Talk with your doctor if you have any questions or concerns about this.

  • Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Albuked 5 side effects - How does Albuked 5 make you feel?

Serious Side Effects

  • Dark urine, decrease in how much or how often you urinate

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Pinpoint red or purple spots under the skin

  • Fever, chills, stomach pain, lightheadedness, fainting

  • Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

  • Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat

  • Headache, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, weakness, diarrhea, stomach pain, yellow eyes or skin

  • Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting

  • Blurred vision, cough, rapid or troubled breathing, chest pain or tightness, cold sweat, bluish-colored skin, bulging vein in the neck (jugular)

  • Decreased frequency or amount of urine, dark or bloody urine, lower back or side pain

  • Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps.

  • Pain, itching, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed.

  • Unusual bleeding or bruising.

  • Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body.

  • Chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood.

  • Dizziness or fainting.

  • Fever.

  • Sudden nausea or vomiting.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed

  • Rapid weight gain.

  • Pain in your joints.

  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.

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