Plasma expanders
What are Plasma expanders?
Plasma expanders are agents that have relatively high molecular weight and boost the plasma volume by increasing the osmotic pressure. They are used to treat patients who have suffered hemorrhage or shock. Shock occurs due to reduced blood volume (usually due to hemorrhage) and it is necessary to get the blood volume back to normal as quickly as possible.
List of Plasma expanders
View by Generic | Brand
| Drug Name | Avg. Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| plasma protein fraction systemic (Pro) Brand name: Octaplas | No reviews | |
| hydroxyethyl starch systemic (Pro) | No reviews | |
| hetastarch systemic (Pro) Brand names: Hespan, Hextend | No reviews | |
| dextran, high molecular weight systemic Brand names: Hyskon, Dextran 70 6% in 5% Dextrose | No reviews | |
| albumin human systemic (Pro) Brand names: Albutein, Plasbumin, Buminate, Plasbumin-5, Albuminar-25, Alburx, Human Albumin Grifols, Flexbumin, Plasbumin-25 (Low Aluminum), Albuked 5, Albuked, Kedbumin, Albuked 25 | No reviews | |
| For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). | ||
See also
Medical conditions treated or associated with plasma expanders:
Further information
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