Vasopressin (20iu)
Vascel 20 IU Injection is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices.
1 Vial of 1 Ml
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Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Vascel 20 IU 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.
Related Warnings
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Vascel 20 IU 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.
Vascel 20 IU 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.
Vascel 20 IU Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
There is limited information available on the use of Vascel 20 IU Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Vascel 20 IU Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
⢠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.  â¢ 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.
