Vasopressin Benefits & Uses

Vasopressin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Vasopressin safe for pregnant women?

The effects of Vasopressin on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.

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?

Vasopressin may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Vasopressin on the Liver?

Vasopressin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Vasopressin on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Vasopressin. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

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?

Forming a habit of Vasopressin has not been reported.

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

Vasopressin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Vasopressin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Vasopressin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Vasopressin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Vasopressin

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Vasopressin, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Vasopressin

Taking Vasopressin with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

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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