Lypressin

Lypressin is an analogue of vasopressin which is usually prepared synthetically or may be extracted from the posterior lobes of pituitary glands of mamals. Lypressin is used in the treatment of diabetes incipidus due to deficiency in antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

Brands
Adult Dose
Dose: 1 to 2 sprays
Single Dose: 1.5 (1.5)
Frequency: 6 hourly
Route: IN
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to An antidiuretic,vosopressor hormone. . The Molecular Weight of Lypressin is 1056.20. It is strongly acidic drug.
Contraindications
Lypressin is contraindicated in conditions like Renal diseases.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Lypressin, which give rise to further complications include Hypersensitivity reactions.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Lypressin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Headache, Diarrhea, Sweating, Cramps, Tremor, Nausea and vomiting, Pallor.
Indications
Lypressin is primarily indicated in conditions like Diabetes insipidus.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Lypressin was found.
Interfrence
Risks
Drug should not be given to Cardiac / Hypertensive Patients, and patients suffering from Kidney dysfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Inj, Nasal Soln Do not Freeze.
Warnings
Avoid use in patients with chronic nephritis with nitrogen retension. It should be used 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 retension should be adjusted to avoid hyponatremia.
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