Terlipressin

Terlipressin (trade names Variquel by IS Pharmaceuticals 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 in bleeding esophageal varices.

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