Note: This document contains side effect information about vasopressin. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Vasostrict.
Applies to vasopressin: injection solution.
Serious side effects of Vasostrict
Along with its needed effects, vasopressin (the active ingredient contained in Vasostrict) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking vasopressin:
Incidence not known
- Abdominal or stomach pain, usually after eating a meal
- agitation
- back pain
- chest pain or discomfort
- chest tightness or heaviness
- coma
- confusion
- constipation
- convulsions
- cough
- decreased urine output
- depression
- diarrhea
- difficulty with swallowing
- dilated neck veins
- dizziness
- extreme fatigue
- fainting
- fast or irregular heartbeat
- headache
- hives, itching, or rash
- hostility
- increased thirst
- irregular breathing
- irritability
- lethargy
- lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
- muscle pain or cramps
- muscle twitching
- nausea or vomiting
- no blood pressure or pulse
- pain in the shoulders, arms, jaw, or neck
- pale, cool, or blotchy skin on the arms or legs
- puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
- rapid weight gain
- restlessness
- slow or irregular heartbeat
- stopping of heart
- stupor
- sweating
- swelling of the face, ankles, fingers, feet, or lower legs
- troubled breathing
- unconsciousness
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- weak or absent pulse in the arms or legs
Other side effects of Vasostrict
Some side effects of vasopressin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Incidence not known
- Abdominal or stomach cramps
- feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
- pale skin
- passing of gas
- pounding in the head
- sensation of spinning
- shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet
- sweating
- trembling or shaking of the hands or feet
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to vasopressin: injectable solution, intravenous solution.
General
Side effects were reported on a voluntary basis from a population of uncertain size and it is therefore not possible to estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Frequency not reported: Right heart failure, atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, myocardial ischemia, cardiac arrest, shock, circumoral pallor, arrhythmia, cardiac output decreased, angina, peripheral vasoconstriction, distal limb ischemia, chest pain, hypertension[Ref]
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Gangrene, sweating, cutaneous gangrene, ischemic lesions, urticaria[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Frequency not reported: Mesenteric ischemia, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting, gas[Ref]
Renal
Frequency not reported: Acute renal insufficiency[Ref]
Nervous system
Frequency not reported: Tremor, head pounding[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Bronchial constriction, bronchospasm[Ref]
Hematologic
Frequency not reported: Hemorrhagic shock, platelets decreased, intractable bleeding[Ref]
Immunologic
Frequency not reported: Anaphylaxis, hypersensitivity[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Frequency not reported: Rhabdomyolysis[Ref]
Metabolic
Frequency not reported: Water intoxication, hyponatremia, fluid retention[Ref]
Hepatic
Frequency not reported: Bilirubin increased[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Vertigo[Ref]
