About argipressi n i u
Vasopressin hormone analogue
Used for
- Raises blood pressure in adults with vasodilatory shock that remains low despite fluids and catecholamine medicines.
Usual adult dose
For vasodilatory shock, usually start at 0.01 units/minute by continuous IV infusion; adjust under intensive monitoring, commonly up to 0.07 units/minute.
Common side effects
- Reduced blood flow to fingers, skin, heart, or intestines
- Abnormal heart rhythm or reduced heart output
- Low sodium, headache, or confusion
- Pale skin, sweating, or abdominal cramps
Important warnings
- For hospital use by continuous IV infusion; concentrate requires dilution.
- Can cause serious tissue or organ ischemia and heart complications.
- Monitor blood pressure, heart rhythm, sodium, and fluid balance.
- Use caution with heart or blood-vessel disease and impaired kidney function.
Pregnancy
Use only when clinically necessary; pregnancy safety information is limited, and treatment requires specialist monitoring.
Breastfeeding
Information is limited; discuss whether to continue breastfeeding with the treating clinician.
Interactions
- Medicines that constrict blood vessels may increase ischemia risk.
- Medicines that prolong the QT interval may increase abnormal heart-rhythm risk.
- Carbamazepine and some other medicines can alter vasopressin effects.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.