How does it work?
This preparation is a plasma substitute. It contains modified fluid gelatin which behaves in a similar way to natural plasma albumin.
It is used as a short-term measure to expand and maintain blood volume after haemorrhage, acute injury or surgery, burns, serious infection, peritonitis.
It produces significant increases in blood volume, in heart output, blood pressure, urine output and oxygen transport to the vital tissues. It protects the kidneys by ensuring that an adequate blood flow is maintained.
What is it used for?
Shock caused by a reduction in the volume of blood, due to excessive blood loss or dehydration (hypovolaemic shock)
Use with caution in
Congestive heart failure
Kidney failure, preventing production of urine (anuria)
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Certain medicines should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding. However, other medicines may be safely used in pregnancy or breastfeeding providing the benefits to the mother outweigh the risks to the unborn baby. Always inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy, before using any medicine.
There is no information available about the safety of this medicine during pregnancy. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
There is no information available regarding the safety of this medicine during breastfeeding. Seek medical advice from your doctor.
Side effects
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.
An extreme allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
Itchy rash (urticaria)
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How can this medicine affect other medicines?
There are no reported interactions with this preparation.
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