Vasmed 20IU Injection
United Biotech Pvt Ltd

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In-stock 1 ml in 1 vial
180.87

USED FOR:
Bleeding esophageal varices

COMPOSITION:
Vasopressin (20IU)

Therapeutic Uses:
others

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Vasmed 20IU Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Vasmed 20IU Injection is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Vasmed 20IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Vasmed 20IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Vasmed 20IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Vasopressin   20IU

Uses of Vasmed Injection
Vasmed 20IU Injection is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices.

How to use Vasmed Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Vasmed Injection works
Vasmed 20IU Injection have the same structure as that of the natural hormone vasopressin. Vasopressin lowers the amount of urine and bleeding by constricting (narrowing) the blood vessels which, in turn, prevents the loss of water from the body.

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Slow heart rate, Abdominal cramp, Pale skin, Increased blood pressure, Stomach pain, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Vasmed Injection
• Do not consume alcohol while taking vasopressin as it may worsen the side effects.
• Take precautions if you have certain with heart disorders as taking vasopressin may worsen the condition.  
• Inform your doctor if you have seizure, migraine, asthma, heart failure, vascular disease, angina pectoris, coronary thrombosis, renal disease.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Should not be given to patients allergic to vasopressin or any of its ingredients.
• Should not be given to patient with vascular diseases especially coronary artery disorders.
• Should not be given to patient with chronic nephritis (inflammation of the kidney leading to kidney function impairment) if reasonable nitrogen concentrations are not attained.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Vasmed cause vasoconstriction?
Yes. Vasmed has action on certain blood vessels and causes vasoconstriction, which results in increase in blood pressure.

Q. Is Vasmed a peptide/ ADH?
Vasmed is also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which is a peptide hormone secreted by the pituitary gland

Q. Does Vasmed increase urine output?
No, Vasmed decreases urine output by acting on certain receptors in the kidney.

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