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.
[2][4][5] The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) considers it to be a first-in-class medication.
[2] Indications for use include norepinephrine-resistant septic shock[7] although, 2021 Surviving Sepsis Guidelines recommend against its use for adults with septic shock[8] and hepatorenal syndrome.
[2] Terlipressin is available in United States,[11] New Zealand,[12] Australia, the European Union,[13] India, Pakistan & UAE.
It is sold under various brand names including Glypressin and Terlivaz.