Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Human Albumin Injection

Human Albumin Injection

Generic nameAlbumin (Human)
Drug classProtein colloid
FormsSolution for injection (intravenous)

Human Albumin is a sterile solution made from the protein (albumin) found in human blood plasma. It is given into a vein to increase blood volume and restore albumin levels in people whose levels are low due to illness or injury.

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