Generic Name: vasopressin

What other drugs will affect vasopressin?

Before receiving vasopressin, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol);

• chlorpropamide (Diabinese);

• clofibrate (Atromid-S);

• fludrocortisone (Florinef Acetate);

• demeclocycline (Declomycin);

• lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid);

• heparin (HepLock);

• a muscle relaxer; or

• an antidepressant such as amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon), amoxapine (Ascendin), clomipramine (Anafranil), desipramine (Norpramin), doxepin (Sinequan), imipramine (Janimine, Tofranil), nortriptyline (Pamelor), protriptyline (Vivactil), or trimipramine (Surmontil).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to receive vasopressin, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect vasopressin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist has information about vasopressin written for health professionals that you may read.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.