Plasbumin-25 (Albumin) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

ADVERSE REACTIONS

Adverse reactions to albumin are rare. Such reactions may be allergic in nature or due to high plasma protein levels from excessive albumin administration. Allergic manifestations include urticaria, chills, fever, and changes in respiration, pulse and blood pressure.

REPORTS OF SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS RELATED TO PLASBUMIN-25

Possible Plasbumin-25 side effects / adverse reactions in 4 month old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2007-01-25

Patient: 4 month old female weighing 7.0 kg (15.4 pounds)

Reactions: Transfusion-Related Acute Lung Injury, Pulmonary Oedema

Adverse event resulted in: death

Suspect drug(s):
Plasbumin-25
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Haemorrhage
    Start date: 2006-10-14

Plasbumin-25
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Haemorrhage
    Start date: 2006-10-14

Plasbumin-25
    Dosage: see image
    Indication: Haemorrhage
    Start date: 2006-10-15

Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen; Adalat; Cefotaxime; Codeine; Dptp/hib; HIB; Endocrine; Flagyl; Hepalean; Lasix; Morphine; Octreotide Acetate; Pantoprazole Sodium; PEG-Lyte; Prevnar [pneumococcal Vaccine]; Ranitidine; Ursodiol; Vancomycin Hydrochloride; Vitamin K; Zantac