Argipressin (Argipressin)
Overview of Argipressin
Argipressin is a form of vasopressin. Vasopressin is the pressor and antidiuretic principle of posterior lobe of pituitary gland. It may be prepared by synthesis or by extraction from the glands of healthy, domestic animals used for food in man. Vasopressin plays an important role in the long term control of blood pressure through its action on the kidney to increase water reabsorption.
Indication of Argipressin
Argipressin is primarily indicated in conditions like Bleeding oesophageal varices, Diabetes insipidus.
Contraindication of Argipressin
Argipressin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypertension,Renal diseases,Cardiovascular disease,Primary polydipsia.
Side Effects of Argipressin
Argipressin produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Myocardial infarction, Myocardial Ischemia, Cardiac dysrhythmias. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Argipressin therapy.,The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute overdosage of Argipressin include Angina.
Precautions of Argipressin
Avoid use argipressin in patients with chronic nephritis with nitrogen retension. Use with caution and in small doses in patients with vascular disease, especially of coronary arteries. It should be given with care to patients with asthma, migrane, epilepsy, heart failure or hypertension. Fluid retention should be adjusted to avoid hyponatraemia.