Ornipressin

Therapeutic agent (verify pharmacological class)

📌 1. Dawa Hii Inatumika Kwa Ajili Gani? (What is it 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.

💊 2. Jinsi Ya Kutumia Dawa Hii (How to take)

Usually 5 IU is diluted in 30 mL of physio- logical saline [max. dose for tissue infiltration is 5 IU]. Gynaecological surgery and laparoto- mies, more dilute solutions, e.g. 5 IU in 50 or 60 mL physiological saline are used. For ENT surgery more concentrated solutions, 5 IU in 20 mL physiological saline may be used.

⚠️ 3. Tahadhari & Madhara Yanayoweza Kutokea (Side Effects & Warnings)

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.

📦 4. Jinsi Ya Kuhifadhi Dawa (Storage)

Store as labelled. Keep out of reach of children.

Provided as a clinical reference by AfyaIndex Kenya.

Always consult your doctor or registered pharmacist.