Lypressin

Drug #1479

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).

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Primary Characteristics

It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to An antidiuretic,vosopressor hormone.

Molecular Weight: 1056.2 · Solubility in Water: Soluble · Non-proprietary name: Lypressin · pH: 3.7.

Pharmacokinetics

None recorded.

Indications

Lypressin is primarily indicated in conditions like Diabetes insipidus.

Contraindications

Lypressin is contraindicated in conditions like Renal diseases.

Dosage

Lypressin's dosage details are as follows:

Dose	Single Dose	Frequency	Route
Adult Dosage
1.5 sprays	1.5 sprays	Every 6h	IN
Paediatric Dosage (20kg)
No data.
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
No data.

Drug Interactions

Unknown10 interactions

1 interaction

Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.

Side Effects

Lypressin in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include Hypersensitivity reactions .

Lypressin is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Cramps , Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea and vomiting, Pallor, Sweating , Tremor.

Warnings / Precautions

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.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Storage Conditions

Lypressin should be stored Inj, Nasal Soln.

Drug Classification

1.18.12 — Drugs used in diabetes insipidus