Vasostrict
Generic name:vasopressin [ VAY-soe-PRES-in ]
Drug class:Antidiuretic hormones
What is Vasostrict?
Vasostrict is used to treat diabetes insipidus, which is caused by a lack of a naturally occurring pituitary hormone in the body.
Vasostrict is also used to treat or prevent certain conditions of the stomach after surgery or during abdominal x-rays.
Vasostrict is used in emergency settings to raise blood pressure in adults who are in shock.
Vasostrict may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow your doctor's instructions about the amount of liquids you should drink during treatment with Vasostrict. In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Vasostrict if you are allergic to Vasostrict or chlorobutanol.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems or coronary artery disease (clogged arteries);
kidney disease;
migraine headaches; or
epilepsy or other seizure disorder.
In an emergency, you may not be able to tell caregivers about your health conditions. Make sure any doctor caring for you afterward knows you received this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Vasostrict can cause premature labor contractions if you receive this medicine during the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
You should not breastfeed within 1.5 hours after you are treated with Vasostrict. If you use a breast pump during this time, throw out any milk you collect. Do not feed it to your baby.
How is Vasostrict given?
Vasostrict is injected into a muscle, or given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
To treat diabetes insipidus, Vasostrict is sometimes given into the nose by nasal spray or medicine dropper, or insertion of a cotton pad that has been soaked in the medicine.
Vasostrict can cause temporary side effects such as nausea, stomach pain, or "blanching" of your skin (pale spots when you press on the skin).
Drinking 1 or 2 glasses of water each time you receive an injection may help ease these side effects.
Follow your doctor's instructions about the amount of liquids you should drink during treatment with Vasostrict. You may be told to limit fluid intake. In some cases, drinking too much liquid ca...
