Ornipressin
Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)
What it is used for
To induce ischaemia and haemostasis at the site of an operation. It may be used with general anaesthetics which are usually not compatible with adrenaline; e.g. halothane, without fear of precipitating cardiac arrhythmias.
Warnings
Some absorption may occur from local application leading to systemic vasoconstriction. A rise in blood pressure may occur in some patients. Caution is therefore indicated in conditions in which a rise in blood pressure would be medically undesirable. Anginal symptoms may be precipitated in patients with ischaemic heart disease.
Possible side effects
It is generally well tolerated; facial or general pallor; a rise (or occasionally fall) in blood pressure, cardiac arrhythmias, anginal pain, increased perspiration and increased bowel motility.
Storage
Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.
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