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Overview
Vasopressin injection is a anti diuretic that is FDA approved for the treatment of prevention and treatment of postoperative abdominal distention, in abdominal roentgenography to dispel interfering gas shadows, and in diabetes insipidus.. Common adverse reactions include anaphylaxis, cardiac arrest, abdominal crams, vertigo, bronchial constriction, utricaria , gangrene.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
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Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Vasopressin injection in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Vasopressin injection in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
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There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Vasopressin injection in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Vasopressin injection in pediatric patients.
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Vasopressin injection in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
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Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Vasopressin injection in the drug label.
Body as a Whole
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Special Senses
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Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Vasopressin injection in the drug label.