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ANGIOTENSIN II

Generic: angiotensin II

Verified·Apr 23, 2026
Manufacturer
La Jolla
NDC
68083-553
RxCUI
1999007
Route
INTRAVENOUS
ICD-10 indication
R65.21

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About ANGIOTENSIN II

What is this medication?

Angiotensin II is a synthetic human hormone used as a vasoconstrictor to increase blood pressure in adults experiencing septic or other distributive shock. It is primarily administered in critical care settings to patients who have dangerously low blood pressure that has not responded to other standard treatments. The medication works by stimulating specific receptors that cause the blood vessels to narrow, which helps restore and maintain stable blood pressure levels during life-threatening medical emergencies.

The medication is delivered through a continuous intravenous infusion and requires constant monitoring by healthcare professionals. Because it can significantly increase the risk of blood clots, patients are typically given preventative treatments for thromboembolism while receiving this drug. Medical teams closely track blood pressure responses and adjust the dosage as needed to ensure vital organs receive sufficient blood flow without causing excessive complications.

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Prescribing information

From the FDA-approved label for ANGIOTENSIN II. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Jun 4, 2025

Indications and usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Angiotensin II Injection increases blood pressure in adults with septic or other distributive shock. Angiotensin II Injection is a vasoconstrictor to increase blood pressure in adults with septic or other distributive shock. (1)
Dosage and administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Dilute Angiotensin II Injection in 0.9% sodium chloride prior to use. See Full Prescribing Information for instructions on preparation and administration of injection. Diluted solution may be stored at room temperature or under refrigeration and should be discarded after 24 hours. Angiotensin II Injection must be administered as an intravenous infusion. ( 2.1 ) • Start Angiotensin II Injection intravenously at 20 nanograms (ng)/kg/min. Titrate as frequently as every 5 minutes by increments of up to 15 ng/kg/min as needed. During the first 3 hours, the maximum dose should not exceed 80 ng/kg/min. Maintenance dose should not exceed 40 ng/kg/min. ( 2.2 ) 2.1. Preparation Parenteral drug products should be inspected visually for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration, whenever solution and container permit. Angiotensin II Injection must be administered as an intravenous infusion. Angiotensin II Injection must be diluted in 0.9% sodium chloride prior to use. Dilute the contents of one vial of Angiotensin II Injection in 0.9% saline to achieve a final concentration of 5,000 ng/mL or 10,000 ng/mL. Discard vial and any unused portion of the drug product after use. Table 1: Preparation of Diluted Solution F l u i d Restricted? V i al Strength Withdraw Amount (m L ) I n f usion Bag Size (mL) Final Concentration (ng/mL) No 2.5 mg/mL 1 500 5,000 Yes 2.5 mg/mL 1 250 10,000 Diluted solution may be stored at room temperature or under refrigeration. Discard prepared solution after 24 hours at room temperature or under refrigeration. 2.2. Administration The recommended starting dosage of Angiotensin II Injection is 20 nanograms (ng)/kg/min via continuous intravenous infusion. Administration through a central venous line is recommended. Monitor blood pressure response and titrate Angiotensin II Injection every 5 minutes by increments of up to 15 ng/kg/min as needed to achieve or maintain target blood pressure. Do not exceed 80 ng/kg/min during the first 3 hours of treatment. Maintenance doses should not exceed 40 ng/kg/min. Doses as low as 1.25 ng/kg/min may be used. Once the underlying shock has sufficiently improved, down-titrate every 5 to 15 minutes by increments of up to 15 ng/kg/min based on blood pressure.
Contraindications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None (4.1)
Warnings and precautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • There is a potential for venous and arterial thrombotic and thromboembolic events in patients who receive Angiotensin II. Use concurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis. ( 5.1 , 6.1 ) 5.1 Risk for Thrombosis The safety of Angiotensin II was evaluated in 321 adults with septic or other distributive shock in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, ATHOS-3. There was a higher incidence of arterial and venous thrombotic and thromboembolic events in patients who received Angiotensin II compared to placebo-treated patients in the ATHOS-3 study (13% vs. 5%). The major imbalance was in deep venous thromboses. Use concurrent venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis.
Drug interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS • Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors ACE inhibitors may increase response to Angiotensin II. ( 7.1 ) • Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB) ARBs may reduce response to Angiotensin II. ( 7.2 ) 7.1. Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors Concomitant use of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors may increase the response to Angiotensin II. 7.2. Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB) Concomitant use of angiotensin II blockers (ARBs) may decrease the response to Angiotensin II.
Adverse reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common adverse reactions reported in greater than 10% in Angiotensin II treated patients were thromboembolic events. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Gland Pharma at (609)-250‐7990 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. ATHOS-3 The safety of Angiotensin II was evaluated in ATHOS-3 [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Patients in ATHOS-3 were receiving other vasopressors in addition to Angiotensin II or placebo, which were titrated to effect on mean arterial pressure (MAP). Table 2 summarizes adverse reactions with an incidence of at least 4% among patients treated with Angiotensin II and with a rate of at least 1.5% higher with Angiotensin II than with placebo. Table 2: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥ 4% of Patients Treated with Angiotensin II and ≥ 1.5% More Often than in Placebo-treated Patients in ATHOS-3 A dverse Event Angiotensin II N= 163 Placebo N= 158 Thromboembolic events a 21 (12.9%) 8 (5.1%) Deep vein thrombosis 7 (4.3%) 0 (0.0%) Thrombocytopenia 16 (9.8%) 11 (7.0%) Tachycardia 14 (8.6%) 9 (5.7%) Fungal infection 10 (6.1%) 2 (1.3%) Delirium 9 (5.5%) 1 (0.6%) Acidosis 9 (5.5%) 1 (0.6%) Hyperglycemia 7 (4.3%) 4 (2.5%) Peripheral ischemia 7 (4.3%) 4 (2.5%) a Including arterial and venous thrombotic events
Use in pregnancy
8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary The published data on angiotensin II use in pregnant women are not sufficient to determine a drug-associated risk of adverse developmental outcomes. Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Angiotensin II. All pregnancies have a background risk of birth defects, loss, or other adverse outcomes. The estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2 to 4% and 15 to 20%, respectively. Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk Septic or other distributive shock is a medical emergency that can be fatal if left untreated. Delaying treatment in pregnant women with hypotension associated with septic or other distributive shock is likely to increase the risk of maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality.

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