About human albumin
human plasma protein fraction transfusion material in hypoalbuminemia.

mechanism of action of human albumin
human albumin is an aqueous solution of frozen proteins obtained from plasma serum or placenta meant for intravenous administration.

indications for human albumin
1. plasma exchange
2. hypovolaemic shock
3. normovolaemic haemodilution burns
4. neonatal jaundice

typical dosage for human albumin
i.v.:
shock:
adults: 100 to 200ml.
children: 1 to 2ml/kg body weight.
burns: initially 200 to 400ml; on 1st day followed by 100 to 200ml. or 2 to 4ml/kg body weight.
neonatal jaundice: 10 to 15ml with exchange transfusion. do not exceed 20 drops/minute.