Vasopressin Injection

Product Description

Vasopressin Injection is a highly potent, sterile intravenous or intra-arterial medication prescribed to stabilize hemodynamics in critical care emergencies and manage severe fluid retention imbalances. Historically known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH), this synthetic formulation acts directly on vascular smooth muscles to increase blood pressure when first-line emergency therapies are insufficient.

Swiftmed International Private Limited

Country/Region:

India
On CPHI since:

2026
Certificates:

3
Employees:

100 - 249

Company types

Pharmaceutical company

Primary activities

Pharmaceutical Company (generic finished products)

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Active Ingredient: Synthetic Vasopressin (typically formulated at 20 units/mL inside a 1 mL single-dose vial).Therapeutic Class: Pituitary hormone / Vasopressor / Antidiuretic agent. Primary Application AreasVasodilatory Shock Management: Indicated as an emergency vasopressor to increase systemic vascular resistance and raise blood pressure in adults with vasodilatory shock (such as septic or post-cardiotomy shock) who remain hypotensive despite fluid resuscitation and catecholamines.Diabetes Insipidus Treatment: Prescribed to control or prevent polyuria (excessive urination), polydipsia (excessive thirst), and rapid dehydration secondary to central (neurogenic) diabetes insipidus.Abdominal Distension Management: Utilized in radiological and postoperative contexts to stimulate intestinal peristalsis, helping to dispel confusing gas shadows prior to abdominal roentgenography or alleviate acute paralytic ileus.