What is Plasbumin-5? Uses, warnings & side effects

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Feb 14, 2024

Plasbumin-5 overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Albuked 25, Albuked 5, Albuminar-25, Albuminar-5, Albuminex 25%, Albuminex 5%, Alburx, Albutein, Flexbumin, Human Albumin Grifols, Kedbumin, Plasbumin-25, Plasbumin-5, Buminate

Generic Names:

  • Albumin Human

Uses:

  • 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)., Treats low albumin levels.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Volume Expander

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What is Plasbumin-5 used for?

What form(s) does Plasbumin-5 come in?

  • Injectable

What are common Plasbumin-5 dosages?

  • Vial 250ml of 5%

How to take Plasbumin-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 Plasbumin-5

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

  • 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.

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

Plasbumin-5 warnings

  • 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.

  • 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

Plasbumin-5 interactions & what to avoid when taking Plasbumin-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.

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

Serious Side Effects

  • 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

  • Pinpoint red or purple spots under the skin

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

  • 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

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

  • Fever, chills, stomach pain, lightheadedness, fainting

Less Serious Side Effects

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

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