VPRESS 20 IU INJECTION vial of 1 ml Injection

Vasopar 20IU Injection is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices.

Vasopressin 20IU

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with VPRESS 20 IU INJECTION

VPRESS 20 IU INJECTION may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

• Do not consume alcohol while taking vasopressin as it may worsen the side effects.\n• Take precautions if you have certain with heart disorders as taking vasopressin may worsen the condition.  \n• Inform your doctor if you have seizure, migraine, asthma, heart failure, vascular disease, angina pectoris, coronary thrombosis, renal disease.\n• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.\n• Should not be given to patients allergic to vasopressin or any of its ingredients.\n• Should not be given to patient with vascular diseases especially coronary artery disorders.\n• Should not be given to patient with chronic nephritis (inflammation of the kidney leading to kidney function impairment) if reasonable nitrogen concentrations are not attained.

Vasopressin : Decreased cardiac function, Slow heart rate, Tachyarrhythmia, Hyponatraemia, Ischemia

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Vasopar 20IU Injection have the same structure as that of the natural hormone vasopressin. Vasopressin lowers the amount of urine and bleeding by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels which, in turn, prevents the loss of water from the body.

Q. Does Vasopar cause vasoconstriction?
Yes. Vasopar has action on certain blood vessels and causes vasoconstriction, which results in increase in blood pressure.

Q. Is Vasopar a peptide/ ADH?
Vasopar is also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which is a peptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland

Q. Does Vasopar increase urine output?
No, Vasopar decreases urine output by acting on certain receptors in the kidney.

There is limited information available on the use of VPRESS 20 IU INJECTION in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.