Vasopressin : How to Use - Pitressin, Pressyn

Vasopressin - Systemic

Brand Names

Pitressin, Pressyn Vasopressin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

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

Dosage

The dose of vasopressin will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of vasopressin If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family 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 drug, 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 drug:

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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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