Vasopressin

Drug Class: Hormonal Preparations
Dosage Form: Injection
Strength: 20 units/ml
Indications/Special comments: Treatment of diabetes insipidus, prevention and treatment of postoperative abdominal distention.
Dosage Administration: Diabetes insipidus: SC or I.M: Adult: 5 - 10 units 2 - 4 times/day as needed. Child: 2.5 - 10 units 2 - 4 times/day as needed. Abdominal distention: Adult: I.M: 5 units stat, 10 units every 3 - 4 hours.