Vasopressin Benefits & Uses

Vasopressin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Vasopressin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.03 units/minute Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.03 units/minute Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Vasopressin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Vasopressin is used -

Severe

Allergic reaction

Moderate

Chest Pain
Uterine Cramps

Mild

Abdominal cramp
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Tremor
Vertigo

Unknown

Bronchitis

Vasopressin Related Warnings

Is the use of Vasopressin safe for pregnant women?

Side effects of Vasopressin during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

Unknown
Is the use of Vasopressin safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Vasopressin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Vasopressin on the Kidneys?

Kidney can be affected by Vasopressin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vasopressin on the Liver?

Side effects of Vasopressin rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Vasopressin on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Vasopressin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Vasopressin with Other Drugs

Vasopressin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Lithium

Amiodarone

Furosemide

Indomethacin

Mild

Heparin

Carbamazepine

Chlorpropamide

Fludrocortisone

Vasopressin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Vasopressin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Migraine
Asthma
Heart Disease
Allergy
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Vasopressin

Is this Vasopressin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Vasopressin is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Vasopressin since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Vasopressin should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Vasopressin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Vasopressin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vasopressin

There is no information on the effects of taking Vasopressin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Vasopressin

Taking alcohol with Vasopressin can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1253-1254

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 593-597

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vasostrict® (vasopressin)

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