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| Trade names | Terlivaz |
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| Routes of administration | Intravenous |
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| Protein binding | ~30% |
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| ECHA InfoCard | 100.035.149 |
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| Formula | C52H74N16O15S2 |
| Molar mass | 1227.38 g·mol−1 |
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Terlipressin, sold under the brand name Terlivaz among others, is an analogue of vasopressin used as a vasoactive drug in the management of low blood pressure. It has been found to be effective when norepinephrine does not help. Terlipressin is a vasopressin receptor agonist. [1]
Terlipressin was approved for medical use in the United States in 2022. [1] [3] [4] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it to be a first-in-class medication. [4] [5]
Terlipressin is indicated to improve kidney function in adults with hepatorenal syndrome with rapid reduction in kidney function. [1]
Indications for use include norepinephrine-resistant septic shock [6] although, 2021 Surviving Sepsis Guidelines recommend against its use for adults with septic shock [7] and hepatorenal syndrome. [8] In addition, it is used to treat bleeding esophageal varices. [9]
Terlipressin is contraindicated in people experiencing hypoxia or worsening respiratory symptoms and in people with ongoing coronary, peripheral or mesenteric ischemia. [1] Terlipressin may cause fetal harm when used during pregnancy. [1]
Terlipressin is available in United States, [10] New Zealand, [11] Australia, the European Union, [12] India, Indonesia, Pakistan, UAE. It is sold under various brand names including Glypressin and Terlivaz.