Terlipressin

Terlipressin (trade names Teripress by New Medicon Pharma and Glypressin by Ferring Pharmaceuticals) is an analogue of vasopressin used as a vasoactive drug in the management of hypotension. It has been found to be effective when norepinephrine does not help.

Indications for use include norepinephrine-resistant septic shock and hepatorenal syndrome. In addition, it is used to treat bleeding esophageal varices.

Availability
Terlipressin is currently not available in the United States, or Canada. But is available in much of Europe, India, Australia & UAE.

Contraindications
Must not be used during pregnancy.