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Pitressin TM
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Active ingredients: argipressin
Pack: Pitressin 1 mg/mL (equivalent to vasopressin 20 units/mL) injection, 10 x 1 mL ampoules
Brand name
(ARTG)
: PITRESSIN argipressin 20 pressor units/1mL injection ampoulesConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Pitressin is used in the prevention and treatment of postoperative abdominal distension; in abdominal radiography to dispel interfering gas shadows and in diabetes insipidus.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Injection, solution
- Intramuscular
- A clear colourless solution.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 10 ampoules pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient argipressin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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