Albumin is diuretic at the end of the infusion, usually about 30 minutes after the infusion.
Albumin is a blood product, a colloidal fluid, and can be supplemented with human albumin in patients with hypoproteinemia, bilateral lower extremity edema, and malnutrition. Diuretics (e.g., furosemide, torasemide) are given to reduce edema in order to prevent patients from experiencing dyspnea, worsening edema, and heart failure.
Usually, it takes about 30 minutes for the diuretic to be given after the albumin infusion; if the patient has chest tightness during the infusion, diuretic treatment can be given, or diuretic treatment can be given at the beginning of the infusion. If the patient’s urine output is high, no diuretic can be considered after the albumin infusion.
Adverse reactions to albumin include nausea, vomiting, headache, rash, and dyspnea. Contraindications include allergy to the product is prohibited, severe anemia and heart failure patients are prohibited. After albumin infusion, the diuretic time is decided according to the patient’s condition, and the drug should be performed as prescribed.