Angiotensin II Acetate and Doxylamine

• Generic Name: angiotensin II
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Giapreza

Used to increase BP in patients with septic or other distributive shock.

Substantially and rapidly increases mean arterial pressure (MAP) in patients who remain hypotensive despite fluid and vasopressor therapy.

May have a catecholamine-sparing effect, but effects on mortality not established.

• Generic Name: doxylamine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Unisom, Nytol Maximum Strength, Aldex AN, Nitetime Sleep-Aid, Sleep Aid

Doxylamine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose. Antihistamines can cause drowsiness and are sometimes used a sleep aids.

Doxylamine is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, hives, skin rash, itching, and other cold or allergy symptoms.

Doxylamine is also used as a short-term treatment for sleep problems (insomnia).

Doxylamine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.