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Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride

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Marketing start date: 23 Dec 2024

Summary of product characteristics


Adverse Reactions

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 reliably their frequency or 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 Postmarketing 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 Baxter Healthcare at 1-866-888-2472 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Contraindications

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection is contraindicated in patients with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to 8-L-arginine vasopressin. • Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection is contraindicated in patients with known allergy or hypersensitivity to 8-L-arginine vasopressin. ( 4 )

Description

11 DESCRIPTION Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection contains vasopressin, a polypeptide hormone. The chemical name of vasopressin is Cyclo (1-6) L-Cysteinyl-L-Tyrosyl-L-Phenylalanyl-L-Glutaminyl-L-Asparaginyl-L-Cysteinyl-L-Prolyl-L-Arginyl-L-Glycinamide. It is a white to off-white amorphous powder, freely soluble in water. The structural formula is: Molecular Formula: C 46 H 65 N 15 O 12 S 2 Molecular Weight: 1084.23 Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection is a sterile, aqueous solution of synthetic arginine vasopressin for intravenous administration. Each 100 mL contains 20 units (0.2 units/mL) or 40 units (0.4 units/mL) of vasopressin. Each 100mL also contains 900 mg Sodium Chloride, 33.6 mg Sodium DL-Lactate, and Water for Injection. pH may have been adjusted with sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid. It has a pH of 3.6 – 4.0. Vasopressin Structural Formula

Dosage And Administration

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Post-cardiotomy shock: 0.03 units/minute to 0.1 units/minute by intravenous infusion. ( 2.1 ) • Septic shock: 0.01 units/minute to 0.07 units/minute by intravenous infusion. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Administration This product does not require dilution prior to administration. 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 by intravenous infusion Septic Shock: 0.01 units/minute by intravenous infusion 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. Inspect visually for any particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. Discard Unused Portion Do not add supplemental medication or additive

Indications And Usage

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

Overdosage

10 OVERDOSAGE Overdosage with Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection 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.

Drug Interactions

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Pressor effects of catecholamines and Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection are expected to be additive. ( 7.1 ) • Indomethacin may prolong effects of Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection. ( 7.2 ) • Co-administration of ganglionic blockers or drugs causing SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate antiduretic hormone secretion) may increase the pressor response. ( 7.3 , 7.4 ) • Co-administration of drugs causing diabetes insipidus may decrease the pressor response. ( 7.5 ) 7.1 Catecholamines 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. 7.2 Indomethacin Use with indomethacin may prolong the effect of Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection on cardiac index and systemic vascular resistance. Hemodynamic monitoring is recommended; adjust the dose of vasopressin as needed [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.3 Ganglionic Blocking Agents Use with ganglionic blocking agents may increase the effect of Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection on mean arterial blood pressure. Hemodynamic monitoring is recommended; adjust the dose of vasopressin as needed [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ] . 7.4 Drugs 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 in Sodium Chloride Injection. Hemodynamic monitoring is recommended; adjust the dose of vasopressin as needed. 7.5 Drugs 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 in Sodium Chloride Injection. Hemodynamic monitoring is recommended; adjust the dose of vasopressin as needed.

Clinical Pharmacology

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism 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. 12.2 Pharmacodynamics 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. 12.3 Pharmacokinetics 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 Interaction Studies 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

12.1 Mechanism 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.

Pharmacodynamics

12.2 Pharmacodynamics 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.

Pharmacokinetics

12.3 Pharmacokinetics 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 Interaction Studies 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.

Effective Time

20230929

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1

Dosage Forms And Strengths

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS Injection: a clear, practically colorless solution for intravenous infusion, supplied in 100-mL single dose ready-to-use containers as: • 20 units vasopressin (0.2 units/mL) in 0.9% sodium chloride • 40 units vasopressin (0.4 units/mL) in 0.9% sodium chloride Injection: 100-mL single dose, ready-to-use containers with ( 3 ) • 20 units vasopressin (0.2 units/mL) in 0.9% sodium chloride. • 40 units vasopressin (0.4 units/mL) in 0.9% sodium chloride.

Spl Product Data Elements

Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride VASOPRESSIN VASOPRESSIN SODIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM LACTATE WATER Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride VASOPRESSIN VASOPRESSIN SODIUM CHLORIDE SODIUM LACTATE WATER

Animal Pharmacology And Or Toxicology

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

Carcinogenesis And Mutagenesis And Impairment Of Fertility

13.1 Carcinogenesis, 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.

Nonclinical Toxicology

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY 13.1 Carcinogenesis, 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. 13.2 Animal Toxicology and/or Pharmacology No toxicology studies were conducted with vasopressin.

Application Number

NDA217569

Brand Name

Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride

Generic Name

Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride

Product Ndc

0338-9647

Product Type

HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG

Route

INTRAVENOUS

Package Label Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE/LABEL PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL Container Label NDC 0338-9640-12 Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 20 units per 100 mL ( 0.2 units/mL) For Intravenous Infusion Only 100 mL Single-Dose Container Discard Unused Portion Rx only Sterile Each mL of the 0.2 units/mL strength also contains 9 mg sodium chloride, 0.336 mg sodium DL-lactate, and water for injection. pH may have been adjusted with sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid. Dosage: See prescribing information. Store refrigerated (2°C to 8°C [36°F to 46°F]). Use within 72 hours once taken out of the refrigerated condition. Protect from light. Protect from freezing. Do not add supplemental medication or additives. Code 2G3498 Baxter Logo Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA Product of USA 07-34-00-1681 BAR CODE POSITION ONLY UPCA-A XXXXXXXXXXXX Container Label NDC 0338-9647-12 Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 40 units per 100 mL ( 0.4 units/mL) For Intravenous Infusion Only 100 mL Single-Dose Container Discard Unused Portion Rx only Sterile Each mL of the 0.4 units/mL strength also contains 9 mg sodium chloride, 0.336 mg sodium DL-lactate, and water for injection. pH may have been adjusted with sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid. Dosage: See prescribing information. Store refrigerated (2°C to 8°C [36°F to 46°F]). Use within 72 hours once taken out of the refrigerated condition. Protect from light. Protect from freezing. Do not add supplemental medication or additives. Code 2G3499 Baxter Logo Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA Product of USA 07-34-00-1682 BAR CODE POSITION ONLY UPCA-A XXXXXXXXXXXX Carton Label Store refrigerated (2°C to 8°C [36°F to 46°F]). Use within 72 hours once taken out of the refrigerated condition. The drug product must be stored in its light protective carton during storage. Protect from freezing. Do not add supplemental medication or additives. Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 20 units per 100 mL (0.2 units/mL) Contains: 6 x 100 mL Single-Dose bags. Each bag contains 100 mL. Baxter Logo Rx only *FOR BAR CODE POSITION ONLY (01) 00000000000000 (10)XX000000 (21) 000000000000 (17)00000000 Store refrigerated (2°C to 8°C [36°F to 46°F]). Use within 72 hours once taken out of the refrigerated condition. The drug product must be stored in its light protective carton during storage. Protect from freezing. Do not add supplemental medication or additives. Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 20 units per 100 mL (0.2 units/mL) Contains: 6 x 100 mL Single-Dose bags. Each bag contains 100 mL. Baxter Logo Rx only *FOR BAR CODE POSITION ONLY (01) 00000000000000 (10)XX000000 (21) 000000000000 (17)00000000 NDC 0338-9640-12 Code 2G3498 *FOR BAR CODE POSITION ONLY (01) XXXXXXXXXXXXXX For Intravenous Infusion only Each mL of the 0.2 units/mL strength also contains 9 mg sodium chloride, 0.336 mg sodium DL-lactate, and water for injection. pH may have been adjusted with sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid. Dosage: See prescribing information. Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA 07-04-00-0841 NDC 0338-9640-12 Code 2G3498 *FOR BAR CODE POSITION ONLY (01) XXXXXXXXXXXXXX For Intravenous Infusion only Each mL of the 0.2 units/mL strength also contains 9 mg sodium chloride, 0.336 mg sodium DL-lactate, and water for injection. pH may have been adjusted with sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid. Dosage: See prescribing information. Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA 07-04-00-0841 Carton Label Store refrigerated (2°C to 8°C [36°F to 46°F]). Use within 72 hours once taken out of the refrigerated condition. The drug product must be stored in its light protective carton during storage. Protect from freezing. Do not add supplemental medication or additives. Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 40 units per 100 mL (0.4 units/mL) Contains: 6 x 100 mL Single-Dose bags. Each bag contains 100 mL. Baxter Logo Rx only *FOR BAR CODE POSITION ONLY (01) 00000000000000 (10)XX000000 (21) 000000000000 (17)00000000 Store refrigerated (2°C to 8°C [36°F to 46°F]). Use within 72 hours once taken out of the refrigerated condition. The drug product must be stored in its light protective carton during storage. Protect from freezing. Do not add supplemental medication or additives. Vasopressin in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection 40 units per 100 mL (0.4 units/mL) Contains: 6 x 100 mL Single-Dose bags. Each bag contains 100 mL. Baxter Logo Rx only *FOR BAR CODE POSITION ONLY (01) 00000000000000 (10)XX000000 (21) 000000000000 (17)00000000 NDC 0338-9647-12 Code 2G3499 *FOR BAR CODE POSITION ONLY (01) XXXXXXXXXXXXXX For Intravenous Infusion only Each mL of the 0.4 units/mL strength also contains 9 mg sodium chloride, 0.336 mg sodium DL-lactate, and water for injection. pH may have been adjusted with sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid. Dosage: See prescribing information. Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA 07-04-00-0842 NDC 0338-9647-12 Code 2G3499 *FOR BAR CODE POSITION ONLY (01) XXXXXXXXXXXXXX For Intravenous Infusion only Each mL of the 0.4 units/mL strength also contains 9 mg sodium chloride, 0.336 mg sodium DL-lactate, and water for injection. pH may have been adjusted with sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid. Dosage: See prescribing information. Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Deerfield, IL 60015 USA 07-04-00-0842 Representative Container Label NDC 0338-9640-12 Panel 1 of 2 Representative Container Label NDC 0338-9640-12 Panel 2 of 2 Representative Container Label NDC 0338-9647-12 Panel 1 of 2 Representative Container Label NDC 0338-9647-12 Panel 2 of 2 Representative Carton Label NDC 0338-9640-12 Panel 1 of 2 Representative Carton Label NDC 0338-9640-12 Panel 2 of 2 Representative Carton Label NDC 0338-9647-12 Panel 1 of 2 Representative Carton Label NDC 0338-9647-12 Panel 2 of 2

Clinical Studies

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.

Geriatric Use

8.5 Geriatric 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) ].

Pediatric Use

8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection in pediatric patients with vasodilatory shock have not been established.

Pregnancy

8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection 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 in Sodium Chloride Injection may need to be increased [ see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Maternal Adverse Reactions: Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection may produce tonic uterine contractions that could threaten the continuation of pregnancy.

Use In Specific Populations

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS • Pregnancy: May induce tonic uterine contractions. ( 8.1 ) • Pediatric Use: Safety and effectiveness have not been established. ( 8.4 ) • Geriatric Use: No safety issues have not been identified in older patients. ( 8.5 ) 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection 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 in Sodium Chloride Injection may need to be increased [ see Dosage and Administration (2.1) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]. Maternal Adverse Reactions: Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection may produce tonic uterine contractions that could threaten the continuation of pregnancy. 8.2 Lactation 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. 8.4 Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness of Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection in pediatric patients with vasodilatory shock have not been established. 8.5 Geriatric 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) ].

How Supplied

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Vasopressin in Sodium Chloride Injection is supplied as a clear, practically colorless solution for intravenous administration in single-dose 100 mL ready-to-use containers available as: Product Code Product Description NDC Number 2G3498 20 units vasopressin (0.2 units/mL) Supplied as 12 bags per carton 0338-9640-12 2G3499 40 units vasopressin (0.4 units/mL) Supplied as 12 bags per carton 0338-9647-12 Store in the refrigerator (2°C to 8°C [36°F to 46°F]). Protect from freezing. Use within 72 hours once taken out of refrigerated condition. The drug product must be stored in its light protective carton during storage. Manufactured by, Packed by, Distributed by: Baxter Healthcare Corporation Deerfield, IL 60015 USA Printed in USA 07-19-04-793 Baxter and Galaxy are trademarks of Baxter International Inc.

How Supplied Table

Product Code

Product Description

NDC Number

2G3498

20 units vasopressin (0.2 units/mL)

Supplied as 12 bags per carton

0338-9640-12

2G3499

40 units vasopressin (0.4 units/mL)

Supplied as 12 bags per carton

0338-9647-12

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