Vasopressin
Diabetes insipidus (DI) causes frequent urination. You become extremely thirsty, so you drink. Then you urinate. This cycle can keep you from sleeping or even make you wet the bed. Your body produces lots of urine that is almost all water.
DI is different from diabetes mellitus (DM), which involves insulin problems and high blood sugar. The symptoms can be similar. However, DI is related to how your kidneys handle fluids. It's much less common than DM. Urine and blood tests can show which one you have.
Usually, DI is caused by a problem with your pituitary gland or your kidneys. Treatment depends on the cause of the problem. Medicines can often help.
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Vasopressin FDA Approved Drugs
VAPRISOL IN 5% DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER [Conivaptan HydrochlorideC32H26N4O2ClH]
RX
- 20mg/100ml (0.2mg/ml) (iv (infusion) injectable)
Cumberland PharmsOct 8, 2008
- Method of using antagonist of arginine vasopressin (ava) v1a and v2 receptors for intravenous treatment of patients with euvolemic hyponatremia.
- Method of using antagonist of arginine vasopressin (ava) v1a and v2 receptors for intravenous treatment of patients with hypervolemic hyponatremia.
VASOSTRICT [Vasopressin]
RX
- 200units/10ml (20units/ml) (iv (infusion) solution)
20units/ml (20units/ml) (iv (infusion) solution)
Par Sterile ProductsDec 17, 2016
- To increase blood pressure in adults with vasodilatory shock (e.g., post-cardiotomy or sepsis) who remain hypotensive despite fluids and catecholamines.
WARNING: Consult a licensed physician in the appropriate field for medical treatment and drug prescription. Do not self medicate.