Cpressin P 1 ml Injection

Uses

Vasopressin is generally used in treatment of the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices.

Side Effects

• Abdominal cramp
• Diarrhoea
• Headache
• High blood pressure
• Pale skin
• Slow heart rate
• Stomach pain

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How it works

Vasopressin 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.

Faqs

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

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

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