Terlipressin

Terlipressin 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 in bleeding esophageal varices.

Terlipressin is marketed under the brand names Haemopressin (IS Pharmaceuticals), Variquel (IS Pharmaceuticals) or Glypressin (Ferring Pharmaceuticals).

Availability
Terlipressin is currently not available in the United States, or Canada.