Table of contents:
- What is Lypressin?
- What is lypressin for?
- How is lypressin used?
- How is lypressin stored?
- Lypressin dosage
- What is the dose of lypressin for adults?
- What is the dose of lypressin for children?
- In what dosage is lypressin available?
- Lypressin side effects
- What side effects can be experienced due to lypressin?
- Lypressin Drug Warnings and Cautions
- What should be known before using lypressin?
- Is lypressin safe for pregnant and lactating women?
- Lypressin Drug Interactions
- What medicines may interact with lypressin?
- Can food or alcohol interact with lypressin?
- What health conditions can interact with lypressin?
- Lypressin overdose
- What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
- What should I do if I miss a dose?
What is Lypressin?
What is lypressin for?
This medication is used for cranial diabetes insipidus.
How is lypressin used?
Use this medication only as directed. Don't use more than recommended and don't use it regularly as your doctor has ordered. Doing so can increase the chance of unwanted effects.
How to use:
Slowly inhale your nose. Hold the bottle in an upright position. With the head of the bottle upright, spray the medication into each nostril by squeezing the bottle quickly. Do not lie down while spraying this medicine.
Rinse the tip of the bottle with hot water, do it carefully, don't let the water get sucked into the bottle and dry it with clean paper towels. Replace cap after use. Follow the rules given by your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
How is lypressin stored?
This medication is best stored at room temperature, away from direct light and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom. Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist. Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so. Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.
Lypressin dosage
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your doctor or pharmacist before starting treatment.
What is the dose of lypressin for adults?
Each spray contains approximately 0.007 mg of lypression (equivalent to 2 units of posterior pituitary): 1-2 sprays in each nostril 4 times a day.
What is the dose of lypressin for children?
Each spray contains approximately 0.007 mg of lypression (equivalent to 2 units of posterior pituitary): ≥6 wk: 1-2 sprays in each nostril 4 times a day.
In what dosage is lypressin available?
0.185 mg (equivalent to 50 USP of posterior pituitary units per mL; or approximately 0.007 mg (equivalent to 2 posterior pituitary units) per spray (Rx)
Lypressin side effects
What side effects can be experienced due to lypressin?
Along with the necessary benefits, this medication can cause some unwanted effects. While not all of these effects can occur, if they do, medical attention may be needed. Check with your doctor right away if any of the following side effects occur, as these signs or symptoms indicate too much fluid in the body or an overdose: coma; confusion; convulsions (convulsions); drowsiness; headache (continues); problems with urinating; weight gain
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if you cough (keep); feeling of tightness in the chest; shortness of breath or trouble breathing. Other side effects can occur but usually don't require medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medication. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome: upset stomach or stomach cramps; headache; heartburn; increased bowel movements; irritation or pain in the eye; itching, irritation, or sores in the nose; runny nose or stuffiness. Not everyone experiences the following side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Lypressin Drug Warnings and Cautions
What should be known before using lypressin?
Before using this medication, tell your doctor:
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- if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to lypressin or vasopressin. Also tell your doctor if you are allergic to other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
- if you have chronic nephritis with nitrogen retention
Is lypressin safe for pregnant and lactating women?
There are no adequate studies regarding the risks of using this drug in pregnant or nursing women. Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this medication. This drug is included in the risk of pregnancy category C according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:
- A = No risk,
- B = not at risk in several studies,
- C = May be risky,
- D = There is positive evidence of risk,
- X = Contraindicated,
- N = Unknown
Studies in women show that this drug poses minimal risk to the baby when used during breastfeeding.
Lypressin Drug Interactions
What medicines may interact with lypressin?
Drug interactions can change the performance of your medications or increase the risk of serious side effects. Not all possible drug interactions are listed in this document. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval
The antidiuretic effect is increased w / chlorpropamide, clofibrate, carbamazepine, fludrocortisone, urea, TCA. Reduced effect with lithium, heparin, demeclocycline, noradrenaline, alcohol. ganglion-blocking agents can increase sensitivity to the pressor effects of lypressin.
Can food or alcohol interact with lypressin?
Certain drugs should not be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.
What health conditions can interact with lypressin?
The presence of other health problems in your body may affect the use of this drug. Tell your doctor if you have other health problems .:
- fever or other allergies or
- ear, lung, nose, or throat infection or
- nasal congestion - can prevent the absorption of lypressin from the nose into the bloodstream, through the lining of the nose
- High blood pressure - Lypressin can increase blood pressure
Lypressin overdose
What should I do in an emergency or overdose?
In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is nearing the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.
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