Albumin, human (Albuminar, Albumisol);
Plasma Volume Expander; Inj: 5% [50, 250, 500, 1000 mL], 25% [20, 50, 100 mL];
Hypoproteinemia: 0.5-1
gm/kg/dose
IV infused over 2-4h; may repeat q1-2 days; (25% concentration preferred, consider giving
furosemide afterwards)
Hypovolemia: 0.5-1 gm/kg/dose
IV infused over 10-60 minutes (5% concentration preferred, dose equals 10-20 mL/kg)
Contains sodium 130-160 mEq per liter.