Vasopressin
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Vasopressin is used to raise blood pressure in adults with life-threatening low blood pressure when other treatments have not worked.
Vasopressin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Vasopressin is used to raise blood pressure in adults with life-threatening low blood pressure when other treatments have not worked.
Vasopressin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not be treated with vasopressin if you are allergic to it or chlorobutanol.
If possible during an emergency, tell your medical caregivers if you've ever had:
heart problems or coronary artery disease (clogged arteries).
If you receive vasopressin during an emergency, make sure any follow-up doctor knows you received this medicine.
Vasopressin can cause premature labor contractions. If possible during an emergency, tell your medical caregivers if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Tell your medical caregivers right away if you have:
severe numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, pale skin, blue lips or fingernails, unusual skin changes (sores, tightness, discoloration, pain), especially in your lower legs or feet; unusual bleeding, any bleeding that will not stop, easy bruising, purple or red spots under your skin; heart problems --swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath, chest pressure, chest pain or tightness, trouble breathing, racing or pounding heartbeats, fluttering in your chest, slow breathing, irregular or uneven heartbeats; severe stomach pain, nausea , vomiting , gas, bowel problems; low blood sodium -- headache , confusion, problems with thinking or memory, weakness, feeling unsteady; or kidney problems --swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath.
Common side effects of vasopressin may include:
fever , feeling very tired; or dry mouth , increased thirst or increased urination.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
If you receive vasopressin during an emergency, make sure any follow-up doctor knows you received vasopressin.
High Risk Groups
If you receive vasopressin during an emergency, make sure any follow-up doctor knows you received vasopressin.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Vasopressin can affect your heart and blood. Tell your doctor if you also use certain medicines for infections, depression or mental illness, high blood pressure , diabetes , cancer , or seizures .
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
indomethacin .
This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect vasopressin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Storage
Inj Store in a well closed container. Refrigeration is recommended.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.