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FLEXBUMIN® 20% [Albumin (Human)] is indicated for hypovolemia, hypoalbuminemia, cardiopulmonary bypass surgery, and hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN). FLEXBUMIN 20% [Albumin (Human)] is indicated for reversing hypovolemia. When hypovolemia is long standing and hypoalbuminemia exists accompanied by adequate hydration or edema, 20% albumin should be used.4,6 FLEXBUMIN 20% is indicated for patients with hypoalbuminemia resulting from one or more of the following:5 (1)Inadequate production (e.g., malnutrition, burns, major injury, infections) (2)Excessive catabolism (e.g., burns, major injury, pancreatitis) (3)Loss from the body (e.g., hemorrhage, excessive renal excretion, burn exudates) (4)Redistribution within the body (e.g., major surgery, various inflammatory conditions) FLEXBUMIN 20% is indicated for patients with hypoalbuminemia accompanying severe injuries, infections or severe pancreatitis that cannot be quickly reversed and nutritional supplements fail to restore serum albumin levels. Burns After the first 24 hours, FLEXBUMIN 20% is indicated, in conjunction with appropriate crystalloid therapy, for the treatment of oncotic deficits following extensive burns and to replace the protein loss which accompanies any severe burn.4,6 Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) FLEXBUMIN 20% is indicated, in conjunction with diuretics, to correct interstitial pulmonary edema and hypoproteinemia associated with ARDS.4 Nephrosis FLEXBUMIN 20% is indicated for treatment of edema in patients with severe nephrosis who are receiving steroids and/or diuretics. Preoperative dilution of blood using albumin and crystalloid can be used in cardiopulmonary bypass surgery. FLEXBUMIN 20% is indicated as a component of the pump prime during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.4,6,12 FLEXBUMIN 20% is indicated for infants with severe HDN to bind and detoxify unconjugated bilirubin. Albumin is not indicated as an intravenous nutrient.