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Vasopressin
Latest prescription information about Vasopressin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Vasopressin
Pronunciation : VAY-so-PRESS-in
Trade Name(s):
India- Vascel, Cevas, Cpressin P, Petresin. International- Pitressin Synthetic, Pressyn, Pressyn AR. This medication is a hormone, prescribed for diabetes insipidus, and control of variceal bleeding. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : Diabetes Insipidus- Adults: IM / SC 5 to 10 unit 2 or 3times daily as needed. Initial control of variceal bleeding- IV- As argipressin: 20 u. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein, muscle or under the skin. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart failure, migraine, epilepsy, asthma, fluid retention, kidney impairment, high blood pressure, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid excess fluid intake while taking this medication. Side Effects : Body as a Whole - Anaphylaxis (cardiac arrest and/or shock). Heart - Heart arrest, abnormal heart rhythm, paleness of the skin area around the mouth, decreased cardiac output, chest pain, reduced blood flow to the heart, peripheral vasoconstruction and gangrene. Gastrointestinal - Abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting and passage of gas. Central Nervous System - Tremor, fainting and "pounding" in head. Respiratory - Asthma. Skin - Sweating, hives and skin death. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (15°-30° C). |
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