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octanorm 16.5%

Octapharma · Phase 3 active Biologic

Octanorm 16.5% is a human albumin solution that restores intravascular oncotic pressure and maintains plasma volume in patients with hypoproteinemia or acute blood loss.

Octanorm 16.5% is a human albumin solution that restores intravascular oncotic pressure and maintains plasma volume in patients with hypoproteinemia or acute blood loss. Used for Hypoproteinemia and hypovolemia in acute blood loss or severe burns, Plasma volume expansion in critical care settings.

At a glance

Generic nameoctanorm 16.5%
SponsorOctapharma
Drug classHuman albumin (colloid plasma expander)
ModalityBiologic
Therapeutic areaCritical Care / Hematology
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

This is a colloid replacement therapy containing human serum albumin at 16.5% concentration. Albumin functions as the primary plasma protein responsible for maintaining oncotic pressure, which draws and retains fluid within the intravascular space. It is used to restore circulating blood volume and protein levels in conditions of severe protein depletion or acute hemorrhage.

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