Terlipressin is a potent vasoconstrictor that acts via V1 receptors on arteriolar smooth muscle cells. Terlipressin can result in splanchnic vasoconstriction augmenting systemic arterial blood pressure with beneficial circulatory and renal effects that would be expected to also ameliorate the key pathophysiological changes responsible for the development of refractory ascites

Providing storage is as stated on the product vial and the vial is kept tightly sealed, the product can be stored for up to 24 months.
Wherever possible, you should prepare and use solutions on the same day. However, if you need to make up stock solutions in advance, we recommend that you store the solution as aliquots in tightly sealed vials at -20°C. Generally, these will be useable for up to one month. Before use, and prior to opening the vial we recommend that you allow your product to equilibrate to room temperature for at least 1 hour.