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VASOPRESSIN IN DEXTROSE 5% (vasopressin)

Cardiovascular Approved 2024-02-09

Vasopressin in Dextrose 5% is used for adults experiencing vasodilatory shock. It helps patients with dangerously low blood pressure who have not responded adequately to initial treatments like fluids and catecholamines. This medication works by increasing blood pressure to help stabilize patients in these critical situations.

Source: FDA Label • GLAND

How VASOPRESSIN IN DEXTROSE 5% Works

This medication works by binding to V1 receptors on vascular smooth muscle, which triggers a pathway that releases intracellular calcium and causes the blood vessels to constrict. Additionally, it stimulates V2 receptors to promote antidiuresis. These actions together help increase the patient's blood pressure.

Source: FDA Label
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Indication
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Phase 3 Trials
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Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2024-02-09
Routes
INTRAVENOUS
Dosage Forms
SOLUTION

Companies

Active Ingredient: VASOPRESSIN

VASOPRESSIN IN DEXTROSE 5% Approval History

2025
2026
Original
New Indication
New Form
Label Update
1 FDA actions from 2024 to 2024
Feb 2024 ORIGINAL
Update

What VASOPRESSIN IN DEXTROSE 5% Treats

2 indications

VASOPRESSIN IN DEXTROSE 5% is approved for 2 conditions since its original approval in 2024. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Vasodilatory Shock
  • Hypotension
Source: FDA Label

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Clinical Trial Registry

21 trials
Trial Sponsor ID Phase Status Title
NCT05958342 CAVALIER STUDY23040043 W81XWH-6-D-0024 Ph 2 recruiting CAlcium and VAsopressin Following Injury Early Resuscitation (CAVALIER) Trial
NCT05738148 Pro00122275 Ph 1 active not recruiting Vasopressin vs. Epinephrine During Neonatal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
NCT02118467 14-0047 Ph 4 recruiting Vasoactive Drugs in Intensive Care Unit
NCT05568160 NOVACC GUINOT PHRCI 2019 Ph 3 active not recruiting Evaluation of the Superiority of VAsopressin Versus NOradrenaline in the Management of Patients at Risk of Kidney Failure Undergoing Cardiac Surgery With Extracorporeal Circulation
NCT06217562 VASSPR 1052518 Ph 4 active not recruiting Vasopressin for Septic Shock Pragmatic Trial
NCT06547892 NOVA-AKI NOVA-AKI Ph 2 recruiting Use of Vasopressin in Patients at High Risk of Acute Kidney Injury Admitted to the ICU
NCT04501861 results posted 20-301 Ph 3 completed Hemodynamic Effect of Norepinephrine Versus Vasopressin on the Pulmonary Circulation in Cardiac Surgery Patients:
NCT06419075 TEXAS 23-0273 Ph 4 withdrawn Tranexamic Acid in Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery
NCT02975999 results posted HRP-530 Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Use of Vasopressin Following the Fontan Operation
NCT05193370 21-040 UL1TR001449 Ph 4 withdrawn Angiotensin II vs. Vasopressin in Septic Shock
NCT03483753 VANCSIII 62586316.6.0000.0065 Ph 2, Ph 3 withdrawn Vasopressin or Norepinephrine in Vasoplegic Shock After Non-cardiac Surgery
NCT01093768 100068 10-M-0068 Ph 1 completed Brain Imaging Study of Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders
NCT00628550 Vasopressin 082007-065 Ph 1 completed Trial of Vasopressin and Epinephrine to Epinephrine Only for In-Hospital Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
NCT01962870 results posted IRB-26034 R21MH100387-01 Ph 2 completed The Role of Vasopressin in the Social Deficits of Autism
NCT01611935 AVERTShock results posted 811293 Ph 2 completed AVERT Shock: Arginine Vasopressin During the Early Resuscitation of Traumatic Shock
NCT03930069 Hysterscopioc myomectomy Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Vasopressin Injection Versus Misoprostol During Hysteroscopic Myomectomy In Reducing Blood Loss And Operation Time.
NCT01718613 VANCS II NP 1079/17 Ph 3 completed Vasopressin Versus Norepinephrine for the Management of Septic Shock in Cancer Patients
NCT01393704 results posted 2011-P-000264/1 Ph 4 completed Vasopressin Administration During Laparoscopic Myomectomy: a Randomized Controlled Trial
NCT02454348 NOVEL 204265 Ph 4 withdrawn NOrepinephrine and VasoprEssin Versus Norepinephrine aLone in Critically Ill Patients With Septic Shock
NCT01861015 KNC13-013 Ph 3 completed Vasopressin Versus Epinephrine in Myomectomy
NCT00379522 Vitris Ph 2, Ph 3 completed Vasopressin in Traumatic Hemorrhagic Shock Study
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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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VASOPRESSIN IN DEXTROSE 5% FDA Label Details

Indications & Usage

VASOPRESSIN IN DEXTROSE 5% is indicated for the treatment of Vasodilatory Shock; Hypotension.

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