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vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL Injection, 1 vial — NDC 70121-1642-2 (Billing 70121-1642-02)

by Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC · 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 1 mL in 1 VIAL

This is a package of 1 vial of vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL Injection from Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC, marketed since Aug 2022 and currently FDA-listed.

NDC 70121-1642-02
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Identity & classification

Regulatory identifiers FDA, NLM and CMS codes for this package

FDA NDC (as labeled) 70121-1642-2
Product NDC 70121-1642
11-digit billing NDC 70121164202
RxCUI 2103182
UNII Y4907O6MFD
UPC 0370121164258, 0370121164210, 0370121164272
Application # ANDA212944
SPL Set ID d9869345-b02c-4225-a97b-656f14c86dec
Physiologic effect Vasoconstriction; Decreased Diuresis
Chemical class Vasopressins
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status On market
FDA listing status Listed (active directory)
Marketing start 2022-08-11
Route INTRAVENOUS
Dosage form INJECTION
Substance VASOPRESSIN
TE code (Orange Book) AP · RLD · RS

Drug-database identifiers Medi-Span GPI and First Databank GCN / HICL / AHFS classification

GCN Seq No 073081
GCN 37407
HICL code 002839
Ingredient (HICL) Vasopressin
HIC1 code P
Therapeutic class — broad (HIC1) Endocrine System
HIC2 code P2
Therapeutic class — intermediate (HIC2) Posterior Pituitary Hormones
HIC3 code P2B
Therapeutic class — specific (HIC3) Antidiuretic And Vasopressor Hormones
AHFS code 68:28.00.00
AHFS class Pituitary
FDB label name VASOPRESSIN 20 UNIT/ML VIAL
FDB brand name Vasopressin
Legend status F — Federal legend — prescription drug or device
Quick answers
  • GSN (GCN sequence number): 073081
  • GCN: 37407
  • HICL (First Databank): 002839
  • AHFS class code: 68:28.00.00
  • RxCUI (RxNorm): 2103182
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 70121-1642-2 — a 5-4-1 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the package segment → 70121-1642-02. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
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Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

Clinical

Label name VASOPRESSIN 20 UNIT/ML VIAL Ingredient Vasopressin
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • It raises blood pressure in adults with vasodilatory shock, such as after heart surgery or with sepsis. It is used when fluids and other blood-pressure medicines have not been enou...
  • It is given through an IV drip in the hospital. Your team adjusts the rate in small steps to reach the right blood pressure, and then slowly tapers it down.
  • The most common ones include a slower or irregular heartbeat, lower heart output, low sodium, and reduced blood flow to areas like the gut, skin, fingers and toes. Your team monito...
  • Let them know about chest pain, belly pain, cold or discolored fingers or toes, unusual bleeding, or an allergic reaction. Your team also keeps an eye on your fluids and sodium aft...
📖 Read our full Vasopressin guide →

Supplement & herbal interactions

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Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

Pricing

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Price systemPer eachPer package
Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data.
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Where does this data come from?
NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startMarketing endStatus
70121-1642-02 You're viewing this 1 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 1 mL in 1 VIAL 2022-08-11 — Active
70121-1642-05 70121-1642-5 Main listing 25 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 1 mL in 1 VIAL 2022-08-11 — Active
70121-1642-07 70121-1642-7 10 VIAL in 1 CARTON / 1 mL in 1 VIAL 2022-08-11 — Active

This pack shows little to no recent Medicaid volume — a different pack size carries most fills. See all packs ↓

Pack size FAQ

What quantity is in this package?
This package contains 1 vial — 1 vial in 1 carton / 1 ml in 1 vial.
How does this package differ from NDC 70121-1642-07?
Both are vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL Injection — the drug itself is identical. This page's package is the 1 vial one, while NDC 70121-1642-07 is the 10 vials package.
What NDC number is used to bill for this package of vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL Injection?
Use the 11-digit billing form listed in the identifiers section of this page. Pharmacy and medical claims use the 11-digit form; the FDA label may print a shorter form of the same code.

Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 00517-1020-25 American 25 vials — — FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 00548-9701-00 Amphastar 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 25021-0474-01 Sagent 25 vials — AP FDA listed —
Vasostrict 20 [USP'U]/mL 42023-0164-10 Par 10 vials — AP FDA listed —
vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 43598-0914-06 Dr. 25 vials — AP FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 51662-1314-01 HF 1 ml — AP FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 51662-1688-01 HF 1 ml — — FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 63323-0930-01 Fresenius 25 vials — AP FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 65219-0039-01 Fresenius 25 vials — AP FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 68083-0520-10 Gland 10 vials — AP FDA listed —
vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mLthis 70121-1642-02 Amneal 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Vasostrict 20 [USP'U]/mL 71872-7264-01 Medical 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 71872-7334-01 Medical 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 72572-0860-25 Civica, 25 vials — — FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 55150-0370-01 Eugia 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 71872-7306-01 Medical 1 vial — AP FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 84549-0370-25 ProPharma 1 ml — AP FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 00517-1030-01 American 1 vial — — FDA listed —
Vasopressin 20 [USP'U]/mL 51662-1682-01 HF 10 ml — — FDA listed —
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
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Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2022
On the market since
Aug 2022
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2026
Currently FDA-listed
4 years listed
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
✅This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

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Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

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Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerAmneal Pharmaceuticals LLC
Application holderAMNEAL EU LTD
FDA applicationANDA212944 (ANDA)
Labeler code70121
First marketedAug 2022
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio490 products on file
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Full prescribing information FDA SPL

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🎯 Indications and Usage ⏱️ Dosage and Administration 💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths ⛔ Contraindications ⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 🤒 Adverse Reactions 🔄 Drug Interactions 👥 Use in Specific Populations 🆘 Overdosage 🧬 Clinical Pharmacology 🧬 Mechanism of Action 📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling 📋 Description 🧬 Pharmacokinetics 🧬 Pharmacodynamics 🔬 Clinical Studies 🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel
🎯 Indications and Usage 45 words ▾

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Vasopressin injection is indicated to increase blood pressure in adults with vasodilatory shock who remain hypotensive despite fluids and catecholamines. Vasopressin injection is indicated to increase blood pressure in adults with vasodilatory shock who remain hypotensive despite fluids and catecholamines. (1)

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~1 min read ▾

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dilute 20 units/mL single-dose vial contents with normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) or 5% dextrose in water (D5W) to either 0.1 units/mL or 1 unit/mL for intravenous administration. Discard unused diluted solution after 18 hours at room temperature or 24 hours under refrigeration. (2.1) Post-cardiotomy shock: 0.03 to 0.1 units/minute. (2.2) Septic shock: 0.01 to 0.07 units/minute. (2.2)

2.1Preparation of Solution Inspect parenteral drug products for particulate matter and discoloration prior to use, whenever solution and container permit. Vasopressin Injection Solution for Dilution, 20 units/mL: Dilute vasopressin injection in normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride) or 5% dextrose in water (D5W) prior to use for intravenous administration. Discard unused diluted solution after 18 hours at room temperature or 24 hours under refrigeration.

Table 1: Preparation of diluted solutions Fluid restriction? Final concentration Mix Vasopressin Injection Diluent No 0.1 units/mL 2.5 mL (50 units) 500 mL Yes 1 unit/mL 5 mL (100 units) 100 mL

2.2Administration In general, titrate to the lowest dose compatible with a clinically acceptable response. The recommended starting dose is: Post-cardiotomy shock: 0.03 units/minute Septic Shock: 0.01 units/minute Titrate up by 0.005 units/minute at 10- to 15-minute intervals until the target blood pressure is reached. There are limited data for doses above 0.1 units/minute for post-cardiotomy shock and 0.07 units/minute for septic shock.

Adverse reactions are expected to increase with higher doses. After target blood pressure has been maintained for 8 hours without the use of catecholamines, taper vasopressin injection by 0.005 units/minute every hour as tolerated to maintain target blood pressure.

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 42 words ▾

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Vasopressin Injection, USP is a clear, colorless solution for intravenous administration available as 20 units/mL in a single-dose vial. To be used after dilution. Injection: 20 units/mL in a single-dose vial. To be used after dilution. (3)

⛔ Contraindications 95 words ▾

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Vasopressin injection 10 mL multiple dose vial is contraindicated in patients with known allergy or hypersensitivity to 8-L-arginine vasopressin or chlorobutanol. The 1 mL single-dose vial does not contain chlorobutanol and is therefore contraindicated only in patients with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to 8-L-arginine vasopressin. Vasopressin injection 10 mL multiple dose vial is contraindicated in patients with known allergy or hypersensitivity to 8-L-arginine vasopressin or chlorobutanol.

The 1 mL single-dose vial does not contain chlorobutanol and is therefore contraindicated only in patients with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to 8-L-arginine vasopressin. (4)

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions 85 words ▾

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Can worsen cardiac function. (5.1) Reversible diabetes insipidus. (5.2)

5.1Worsening Cardiac Function A decrease in cardiac index may be observed with the use of vasopressin.

5.2Reversible Diabetes Insipidus Patients may experience reversible diabetes insipidus, manifested by the development of polyuria, a dilute urine, and hypernatremia, after cessation of treatment with vasopressin. Monitor serum electrolytes, fluid status and urine output after vasopressin discontinuation. Some patients may require readministration of vasopressin or administration of desmopressin to correct fluid and electrolyte shifts.

🤒 Adverse Reactions 137 words ▾

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions associated with the use of vasopressin were identified in the literature. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not possible to estimate their frequency reliably or to establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. Bleeding/lymphatic system disorders: Hemorrhagic shock, decreased platelets, intractable bleeding Cardiac disorders: Right heart failure, atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, myocardial ischemia Gastrointestinal disorders: Mesenteric ischemia Hepatobiliary: Increased bilirubin levels Renal/urinary disorders: Acute renal insufficiency Vascular disorders: Distal limb ischemia Metabolic: Hyponatremia Skin: Ischemic lesions Post-marketing Experience Reversible diabetes insipidus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] .

The most common adverse reactions include decreased cardiac output, bradycardia, tachyarrhythmias, hyponatremia and ischemia (coronary, mesenteric, skin, digital). (6) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Amneal Pharmaceuticals at 1-877-835-5472 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

🔄 Drug Interactions ~1 min read ▾

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Pressor effects of catecholamines and vasopressin are expected to be additive. (7.1) Indomethacin may prolong effects of vasopressin. (7.2) Co-administration of ganglionic blockers or drugs causing SIADH may increase the pressor response. ( 7.3 , 7.4 ) Co-administration of drugs causing diabetes insipidus may decrease the pressor response. (7.5)

7.1Catecholamines Use with catecholamines is expected to result in an additive effect on mean arterial blood pressure and other hemodynamic parameters. Hemodynamic monitoring is recommended; adjust the dose of vasopressin as needed.

7.2Indomethacin Use with indomethacin may prolong the effect of vasopressin on cardiac index and systemic vascular resistance. Hemodynamic monitoring is recommended; adjust the dose of vasopressin as needed [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

7.3Ganglionic Blocking Agents Use with ganglionic blocking agents may increase the effect of vasopressin on mean arterial blood pressure. Hemodynamic monitoring is recommended; adjust the dose of vasopressin as needed [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ].

7.4Drugs Suspected of Causing SIADH Use with drugs suspected of causing SIADH (e.g., SSRIs, tricyclic antidepressants, haloperidol, chlorpropamide, enalapril, methyldopa, pentamidine, vincristine, cyclophosphamide, ifosfamide, felbamate) may increase the pressor effect in addition to the antidiuretic effect of vasopressin. Hemodynamic monitoring is recommended; adjust the dose of vasopressin as needed.

7.5Drugs Suspected of Causing Diabetes Insipidus Use with drugs suspected of causing diabetes insipidus (e.g., demeclocycline, lithium, foscarnet, clozapine) may decrease the pressor effect in addition to the antidiuretic effect of vasopressin. Hemodynamic monitoring is recommended; adjust the dose of vasopressin as needed.

👥 Use in Specific Populations ~1 min read ▾

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS Pregnancy: May induce uterine contractions. (8.1) Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness have not been established. (8.4) Geriatric Use: No safety issues have been identified in older patients. (8.5)

8.1Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on vasopressin use in pregnant women to inform a drug associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted. Clinical Considerations Dose adjustments during pregnancy and the postpartum period: Because of increased clearance of vasopressin in the second and third trimester, the dose of vasopressin may need to be increased [see Dosage and Administration (2.2) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

Maternal adverse reactions: Vasopressin may produce tonic uterine contractions that could threaten the continuation of pregnancy .

8.2Lactation There are no data on the presence of vasopressin injection in either human or animal milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production.

8.4Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of vasopressin in pediatric patients with vasodilatory shock have not been established.

8.5Geriatric Use Clinical studies of vasopressin did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger subjects. Other reported clinical experience has not identified differences in responses between the elderly and younger patients. In general, dose selection for an elderly patient should be cautious, usually starting at the low end of the dosing range, reflecting the greater frequency of decreased hepatic, renal, or cardiac function, and of concomitant disease or other drug therapy [see Warnings and Precautions (5) , Adverse Reactions (6) , and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] .

🆘 Overdosage 54 words ▾

10 OVERDOSAGE Overdosage with vasopressin can be expected to manifest as consequences of vasoconstriction of various vascular beds (peripheral, mesenteric, and coronary) and as hyponatremia. In addition, overdosage may lead less commonly to ventricular tachyarrhythmias (including Torsade de Pointes), rhabdomyolysis, and non-specific gastrointestinal symptoms. Direct effects will resolve within minutes of withdrawal of treatment.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~2 min read ▾

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1Mechanism of Action Vasopressin causes vasoconstriction by binding to V 1 receptors on vascular smooth muscle coupled to the Gq/11-phospholipase C-phosphatidyl-inositol-triphosphate pathway, resulting in the release of intracellular calcium. In addition, vasopressin stimulates antidiuresis via stimulation of V 2 receptors which are coupled to adenyl cyclase.

12.2Pharmacodynamics At therapeutic doses exogenous vasopressin elicits a vasoconstrictive effect in most vascular beds including the splanchnic, renal and cutaneous circulation. In addition, vasopressin at pressor doses triggers contractions of smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract mediated by muscular V 1 -receptors and release of prolactin and ACTH via V 3 receptors. At lower concentrations typical for the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin inhibits water diuresis via renal V 2 receptors.

In addition, vasopressin has been demonstrated to cause vasodilation in numerous vascular beds that are mediated by V 2 , V 3 , oxytocin and purinergic P2 receptors. In patients with vasodilatory shock vasopressin in therapeutic doses increases systemic vascular resistance and mean arterial blood pressure and reduces the dose requirements for norepinephrine. Vasopressin tends to decrease heart rate and cardiac output.

The pressor effect is proportional to the infusion rate of exogenous vasopressin. The pressor effect reaches its peak within 15 minutes. After stopping the infusion the pressor effect fades within 20 minutes.

There is no evidence for tachyphylaxis or tolerance to the pressor effect of vasopressin in patients.

12.3Pharmacokinetics Vasopressin plasma concentrations increase linearly with increasing infusion rates from 10 to 200 μU/kg/min. Steady state plasma concentrations are achieved after 30 minutes of continuous intravenous infusion. Distribution Vasopressin does not appear to bind plasma protein.

The volume of distribution is 140 mL/kg. Elimination At infusion rates used in vasodilatory shock (0.01 to 0.1 units/minute), the clearance of vasopressin is 9 to 25 mL/min/kg in patients with vasodilatory shock. The apparent t 1/2 of vasopressin at these levels is ≤ 10 minutes.

Metabolism Serine protease, carboxipeptidase and disulfide oxido-reductase cleave vasopressin at sites relevant for the pharmacological activity of the hormone. Thus, the generated metabolites are not expected to retain important pharmacological activity. Excretion Vasopressin is predominantly metabolized and only about 6% of the dose is excreted unchanged into urine.

Specific Populations Pregnancy: Because of a spillover into blood of placental vasopressinase, the clearance of exogenous and endogenous vasopressin increases gradually over the course of a pregnancy. During the first trimester of pregnancy, the clearance is only slightly increased. However, by the third trimester the clearance of vasopressin is increased about 4-fold and at term up to 5-fold.

After delivery, the clearance of vasopressin returns to pre-conception baseline within two weeks . Drug Interactions Indomethacin more than doubles the time to offset for vasopressin’s effect on peripheral vascular resistance and cardiac output in healthy subjects [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ] . The ganglionic blocking agent tetra-ethylammonium increases the pressor effect of vasopressin by 20% in healthy subjects [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ] .

Halothane, morphine, fentanyl, alfentanyl and sufentanyl do not impact exposure to endogenous vasopressin.

🧬 Mechanism of Action 47 words ▾

12.1Mechanism of Action Vasopressin causes vasoconstriction by binding to V 1 receptors on vascular smooth muscle coupled to the Gq/11-phospholipase C-phosphatidyl-inositol-triphosphate pathway, resulting in the release of intracellular calcium. In addition, vasopressin stimulates antidiuresis via stimulation of V 2 receptors which are coupled to adenyl cyclase.

📦 How Supplied / Storage and Handling ~1 min read ▾

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Vasopressin Injection, USP is supplied as a clear, colorless solution for intravenous administration. Each 1 mL single-dose vial contains vasopressin, USP 20 units/mL. 20 units/mL (1 mL): 1 mL single-dose vial: NDC 70121-1642-1 1 single-dose vial in a carton: NDC 70121-1642-2 10 vials in a carton: NDC 70121-1642-7 25 vials in a carton: NDC 70121-1642-5 Store between 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F).

Do not freeze. Vials may be held up to 12 months upon removal from refrigeration to room temperature storage conditions (20°C to 25°C [68°F to 77°F], USP Controlled Room Temperature), anytime within the labeled shelf life. Once removed from refrigeration, unopened vial should be marked to indicate the revised 12-month expiration date.

If the manufacturer’s original expiration date is shorter than the revised expiration date, then the shorter date must be used. Do not use vasopressin injection, USP beyond the manufacturer’s expiration date printed on the vial. Discard prepared infusion solutions after 18 hours at room temperature or 24 hours refrigerated.

The storage conditions and expiration periods are summarized in the following table. Unopened Refrigerated 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F) Unopened Room Temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F) Do not store above 25°C (77°F) 1 mL Vial Until manufacturer expiration date 12 months or until manufacturer expiration date, whichever is earlier Manufactured by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

Parenteral Unit Ahmedabad 382213, INDIA Or Steril-Gene Life Sciences Private Limited Puducherry 605110, INDIA Distributed by: Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Rev. 07-2024-03

📋 Description 111 words ▾

11 DESCRIPTION Vasopressin is a polypeptide hormone. Vasopressin Injection, USP is a sterile, aqueous solution of synthetic arginine vasopressin for intravenous administration. The 1 mL solution contains vasopressin, USP 20 units/mL, water for injection, lactic acid and sodium lactate buffer adjusted to a pH of 3.5, and sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid may have been used for pH adjustment.

The chemical name of vasopressin is L-cysteinyl-L-tyrosyl-L-phenylalanyl-L-glutaminyl-L-asparaginyl-L-cysteinyl-L-prolyl-L-arginyl-glycinamide (1→6)-disulfide. It is a white to off-white powder or flakes, and it is very soluble in water. The structural formula is: Molecular Formula: C 46 H 65 N 15 O 12 S 2 Molecular Weight: 1084.24 u One mg is equivalent to 554 units.

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🧬 Pharmacokinetics ~1 min read ▾

12.3Pharmacokinetics Vasopressin plasma concentrations increase linearly with increasing infusion rates from 10 to 200 μU/kg/min. Steady state plasma concentrations are achieved after 30 minutes of continuous intravenous infusion. Distribution Vasopressin does not appear to bind plasma protein.

The volume of distribution is 140 mL/kg. Elimination At infusion rates used in vasodilatory shock (0.01 to 0.1 units/minute), the clearance of vasopressin is 9 to 25 mL/min/kg in patients with vasodilatory shock. The apparent t 1/2 of vasopressin at these levels is ≤ 10 minutes.

Metabolism Serine protease, carboxipeptidase and disulfide oxido-reductase cleave vasopressin at sites relevant for the pharmacological activity of the hormone. Thus, the generated metabolites are not expected to retain important pharmacological activity. Excretion Vasopressin is predominantly metabolized and only about 6% of the dose is excreted unchanged into urine.

Specific Populations Pregnancy: Because of a spillover into blood of placental vasopressinase, the clearance of exogenous and endogenous vasopressin increases gradually over the course of a pregnancy. During the first trimester of pregnancy, the clearance is only slightly increased. However, by the third trimester the clearance of vasopressin is increased about 4-fold and at term up to 5-fold.

After delivery, the clearance of vasopressin returns to pre-conception baseline within two weeks . Drug Interactions Indomethacin more than doubles the time to offset for vasopressin’s effect on peripheral vascular resistance and cardiac output in healthy subjects [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ] . The ganglionic blocking agent tetra-ethylammonium increases the pressor effect of vasopressin by 20% in healthy subjects [see Drug Interactions (7.3) ] .

Halothane, morphine, fentanyl, alfentanyl and sufentanyl do not impact exposure to endogenous vasopressin.

🧬 Pharmacodynamics 180 words ▾

12.2Pharmacodynamics At therapeutic doses exogenous vasopressin elicits a vasoconstrictive effect in most vascular beds including the splanchnic, renal and cutaneous circulation. In addition, vasopressin at pressor doses triggers contractions of smooth muscles in the gastrointestinal tract mediated by muscular V 1 -receptors and release of prolactin and ACTH via V 3 receptors. At lower concentrations typical for the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin inhibits water diuresis via renal V 2 receptors.

In addition, vasopressin has been demonstrated to cause vasodilation in numerous vascular beds that are mediated by V 2 , V 3 , oxytocin and purinergic P2 receptors. In patients with vasodilatory shock vasopressin in therapeutic doses increases systemic vascular resistance and mean arterial blood pressure and reduces the dose requirements for norepinephrine. Vasopressin tends to decrease heart rate and cardiac output.

The pressor effect is proportional to the infusion rate of exogenous vasopressin. The pressor effect reaches its peak within 15 minutes. After stopping the infusion the pressor effect fades within 20 minutes.

There is no evidence for tachyphylaxis or tolerance to the pressor effect of vasopressin in patients.

🔬 Clinical Studies 28 words ▾

14 CLINICAL STUDIES Increases in systolic and mean blood pressure following administration of vasopressin were observed in 7 studies in septic shock and 8 in post-cardiotomy vasodilatory shock.

🧪 Nonclinical Toxicology 77 words ▾

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility No formal carcinogenicity or fertility studies with vasopressin have been conducted in animals. Vasopressin was found to be negative in the in vitro bacterial mutagenicity (Ames) test and the in vitro Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell chromosome aberration test. In mice, vasopressin has been reported to have an effect on function and fertilizing ability of spermatozoa.

13.2Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology No toxicology studies were conducted with vasopressin.

📄 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility 62 words ▾

13.1Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility No formal carcinogenicity or fertility studies with vasopressin have been conducted in animals. Vasopressin was found to be negative in the in vitro bacterial mutagenicity (Ames) test and the in vitro Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cell chromosome aberration test. In mice, vasopressin has been reported to have an effect on function and fertilizing ability of spermatozoa.

📄 Package Label / Principal Display Panel 168 words ▾

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 70121-1642-1 (Matoda) Vasopressin Injection USP, 20 Units per mL (1 mL) Rx only Vial Label Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC NDC 70121-1642-1 (Steril-Gene) Vasopressin Injection USP, 20 Units per mL (1 mL) Rx only Vial Label Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC NDC 70121-1642-2 (Matoda) Vasopressin Injection USP, 20 Units per mL (1 mL) Rx only Carton Label (1 Vial in 1 Carton) Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC NDC 70121-1642-7 (Matoda) Vasopressin Injection USP, 20 Units per mL (1 mL) Rx only Carton Label (10 Vials in 1 Carton) Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC NDC 70121-1642-7 (Steril-Gene) Vasopressin Injection USP, 20 Units per mL (1 mL) Rx only Carton Label (10 Vials in 1 Carton) Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC NDC 70121-1642-5 (Matoda) Vasopressin Injection USP, 20 Units per mL (1 mL) Rx only Carton Label (25 Vials in 1 Carton) Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC NDC 70121-1642-5 (Steril-Gene) Vasopressin Injection USP, 20 Units per mL (1 mL) Rx only Carton Label (25 Vials in 1 Carton) Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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Medicaid utilization by pack size

Medicaid (SDUD) totals over the four most recent reported quarters for every package size of this drug — handy when a specific package (e.g. a starter/titration pack) carries little or no Medicaid volume on its own.
25 vials70121-1642-05 91 Rx · $2,133
10 vials70121-1642-07 32 Rx · $6,136
1 vial this page70121-1642-02 No Medicaid data
Drug total (last 4 qtrs): 123 Rx · 990 units · $8,269 gross reimbursed
Tap a pack size to open its page. Source: CMS State Drug Utilization Data, last 4 quarters.

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Does this product come in other package sizes?
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