Cealb 20% Infusion
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Introduction To Cealb 20% Infusion
Cealb 20% Infusion is used to treat blood volume loss. It works by replacing the body fluids lost due to excessive trauma, bleeding, surgery, or kidney dialysis. Thus, it is helpful in treating low blood albumin levels.
Cealb 20% Infusion must be administered under the supervision of a healthcare professional. You should not take it if you have any known allergies to this injection. Before taking it, inform the doctor you are suffering from any severe heart disease.
Your doctor may check your blood pressure and ask you to get regular blood tests done while you are using this injection. The most common side effects include flushing, nausea, vomiting, chills, and fever.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Let your doctor also know if you have any kidney diseases as a dose adjustment may be required. This injection is safe to use in patients suffering from liver diseases.
Uses of Cealb 20% Infusion
- Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Benefits of Cealb 20% Infusion
Short term fluid replacement after trauma
Cealb 20% Infusion contains albumin, a protein that protects the patient from
dehydration and electrolyte disorders after any trauma or injury. Appropriate
fluid replacement is very essential to restore normal brain activity and other
vital functions of the body to promote healing as well as speedy recovery.
Side effects of Cealb 20% Infusion
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of VB
- Vomiting
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Fever
- Nausea
- Chills
- Hives
- Slow heart rate
How to use Cealb 20% Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self- administer.
How Cealb 20% Infusion works
Cealb 20% Infusion contains human albumin, a natural protein in blood. It works by replacing the blood or body fluids lost due to excessive bleeding, surgery, or kidney dialysis.
Quick tips
- It is given as an injection into veins under the supervision of a medical professional.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a skin rash, itching, breathing difficulties, swelling of face and changes in heartbeat while using this medicine.
- Inform your doctor if you have history of severe anemia (lack of red blood cells), or severe heart failure.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Cealb 20% Infusion if I’m pregnant?
Cealb 20% Infusion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
BreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Cealb 20% Infusion if I’m breastfeeding?
Information regarding the use of Cealb 20% Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Is drinking alcohol while taking Cealb 20% Infusion safe?
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Cealb 20% Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
DrivingSAFE
Can I drive after taking Cealb 20% Infusion?
Cealb 20% Infusion does not usually affect your ability to drive.
KidneyCAUTION
Can I take Cealb 20% Infusion if I have/had kidney diseases?
Cealb 20% Infusion should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cealb 20% Infusion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Can I take Cealb 20% Infusion if I have/had liver diseases?
Cealb 20% Infusion is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cealb 20% Infusion is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What do you need to inform your doctor before you are given Cealb 20% Infusion?
Before you are given this medicine, you need to inform your doctor if you are allergic to albumin preparations or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Suspicion of allergic or anaphylactic type reactions requires an immediate stop of the infusion. Q. What vitals should be monitored before giving Cealb 20% Infusion Before giving this injection, your doctor or nurse will measure your blood pressure, heart rate and conduct blood tests to make sure you are not given an excess dose. If you experience a headache, difficulty in breathing, or increased blood pressure, inform your doctor immediately.
Q. How is Cealb 20% Infusion given?
This medicine must be administered intravenously at a rate not to exceed 1 mL/min to patients with normal blood volume, due to the risk of developing circulatory overload and pulmonary edema (excess fluid in lungs).
References
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Written By:
Dr Advikka Ridhy
MBBS
RMO, Aster MIMS
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