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How to Take Vasopressin and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein, muscle or under the skin.

Dosage & 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.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Vasopressin

This medication is a hormone, prescribed for diabetes insipidus, and control of variceal bleeding.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Vasopressin

India :


International :


Pitressin Synthetic, Pressyn, Pressyn AR
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