Vasopressin Other names: 3-Isoleucyl vasopressin Arginine oxytocin Arginine vasotocin Argipressin Argiprestocin Pitressin tannate

Molecular mass: 2,140.46 g/mol 

Pregnancy

No animal reproduction studies on ฮฑrgipressin are available.

Oxytocic effect in third trimester has been reported. However, argipressin has been used successfully during pregnancy for the treatment of diabetes insipidus with no adverse effects on the foetus being reported. Nevertheless, as with all medicines, use during pregnancy should be avoided if possible and the potential benefit to the patient weighed against any possible risk to the foetus.

Nursing mothers

Argipressin has been administered to breast-feeding women without apparent adverse effect on the infant.

Effects on ability to drive and use machines

Argipressin can have an influence on driving as it may cause vertigo.

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