What is Vasopressin?
Vasopressin is a medication used to increase blood pressure in adults suffering from potentially life-threatening lower blood pressure after other treatments haven't worked.Vasopressin is also employed for other purposes that are not covered in this guideline.
Side effects of Vasopressin
Contact a medical professional immediately. If you notice symptoms or warning signs of an allergic reaction that include hives, trouble breathing, or swelling of your lips, face, or tongue,
Contact your medical professional immediately if you suffer from:
- Extreme numbness or tingling sensations in your feet or hands;
- Fingernails or blue lips
- Abnormal skin changes to your skin (sores or discomfort, tightness, discomfort) Particularly in your feet or lower legs;
- Chest tightness or pain, trouble breathing;
- Heart rate that is irregular or slow and breathing slow;
- Unusual bleeding;
- Severe stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting;
- Kidney issues: swelling, less urination, and feeling fatigued or short of breath
- Low blood sodium; headache and confusion; trouble with memory or thinking; and weakness. It can also cause a feeling of unsteadiness.
Common vasopressin-related side effects could include:
- Irregular heartbeats;
- Low blood sodium levels;
- Low blood pressure, dizziness, spinning sensation;
- Stomach pain, gas, nausea, vomiting,
- The skin is pale, and there is numbness in your toes and fingers.
This list does not represent all potential adverse reactions; others could occur as well. Consult your physician to seek medical advice on adverse effects. You can report any side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Similar or related drugs
Hydrochlorothiazide, amiodarone, lidocaine, flecainide, epinephrine, ranitidine, and simethicone
Warnings
Follow the advice of your physician on the kinds and amounts of liquids that you can consume. In certain situations, drinking too much liquid can be just as harmful as not drinking enough.If you are given vasopressin as an emergency, ensure your doctor following up knows about the vasopressin treatment you received.
Before you take this drug
It is not recommended to take this medication if you're sensitive to chlorobutanol or vasopressin.If you can in an emergency, inform your medical professionals who you've been to if you've had:
- Heart conditions or coronary arterial disease (clogged blood vessels).
If you get vasopressin in an emergency, ensure your doctor following up knows the medicine you received.
Vasopressin is known to create preterm labor contractions. If it is possible to do this in an emergency situation, inform your medical professional whether you are nursing or pregnant.
How to take Vasopressin?
Vasopressin is injected into the vein. Your healthcare provider will offer you the injection.You'll need to take regular medical tests. Your heart rate as well as your blood pressure are constantly checked.
What happens if I miss the dose?
In an emergency medical situation, it is unlikely that you will miss the dose.
What happens if I overdose?
In a medical environment, the overdose is taken care of quickly.
What should be avoided?
Follow your doctor's advice regarding any restrictions on your food, drink, or activities.
Interaction with other drug
Numerous drugs can influence vasopressin. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal remedies. The interactions between these products are not mentioned here. Inform your doctor about any other medications you take.
