Vasopressin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Pitressin, Pressyn

Proper Use of This Medicine

Use this medicine only as directed . Do not use more of it and do not use it more often than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.

Dosing - The dose of vasopressin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of vasopressin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For injection dosage form:
  • For controlling water loss when urinating too often (diabetes insipidus):
    • Adults and teenagers - 5 to 10 Units injected into a muscle or under the skin two or three times a day as needed.
    • Children - 2.5 to 10 Units injected into a muscle or under the skin three or four times a day.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.