Vasopressin

🧮 Dose calculator

Shock (septic, cardiogenic, acute hypotension) — ICU · Regimen source: FDA Vasostrict · 2.2

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👥 Special populations

• 🤰 PregnancyUse with caution

  Label states no clear risk or has limited data; use only if needed, under medical advice. FDA Vasostrict · 8.1

  “Risk Summary There are no available data on Vasostrict ® use in pregnant women to inform a drug associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.”

• 🤱 BreastfeedingUse with caution

  Label: use with caution while breastfeeding; see the label text. FDA Vasostrict · 8.2

  “There are no data on the presence of vasopressin injection in either human or animal milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production.”

• 👶 ChildrenSafety not established

  Label: safety and effectiveness in children have not been established. FDA Vasostrict · 8.4

  “Safety and effectiveness of Vasostrict ® in pediatric patients with vasodilatory shock have not been established.”

• 👴 Older adultsUse with caution

  Label: use with caution in older adults, usually starting at the low end of the dose range. FDA Vasostrict · 8.5

  “In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5) , Adverse Reactions (6) , and …”

• ⚥ Females & males of reproductive potentialNo data

  The source for this drug has no section for this group.