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Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride

Generic: VASOPRESSIN IN 0.9% SODIUM CHLORIDE

100%
Basic Information
Manufacturer
Baxter Healthcare Corporation
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route of Administration
INTRAVENOUS
FDA Set ID
b5b2c367-6b7e-40be-a296-c4632f3e783f
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection is indicated to increase blood pressure in adults with vasodilatory shock who remain hypotensive despite fluids and catecholamines.

Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection is indicated to increase blood pressure in adults with vasodilatory shock who remain hypotensive despite fluids and catecholamines.

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Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions associated with the use of vasopressin were identified in the literature.

Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not possible to estimate reliably their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.

Bleeding/lymphatic system disorders: Hemorrhagic shock, decreased platelets, intractable bleeding Cardiac disorders: Right heart failure, atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, myocardial ischemia Gastrointestinal disorders: Mesenteric ischemia Hepatobiliary: Increased bilirubin levels Renal/urinary disorders: Acute renal insufficiency Vascular disorders: Distal limb ischemia Metabolic: Hyponatremia Skin: Ischemic lesions Postmarketing Experience Reversible diabetes insipidus [ see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] The most common adverse reactions include decreased cardiac output, bradycardia, tachyarrhythmias, hyponatremia and ischemia (coronary, mesenteric, skin, digital).

( 6 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Baxter Healthcare at 1-866-888-2472 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.