Peptide
VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)
Typical dose
~50 mcg
up to 4×/day · nasal
Half-life
~2 minutes
What is VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide)?
Neuropeptide with vasodilatory, bronchodilatory, and immunomodulatory effects.
How VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) works
Activates VPAC receptors, increasing cAMP to relax smooth muscle and modulate inflammatory cytokines.
VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) dosage
- Typical dose
- Typical: intranasal ~50 mcg per dose, up to 4×/day (research protocols).
VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) half-life
~2 minutes (native peptide)
VIP (Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide) side effects
- Hypotension/lightheadedness
- Flushing
- GI cramping
Preparation & storage
- Preparation
- Compounded as a nasal spray — not usually injected.
- Reconstitution
- Typically compounded as a nasal spray — not usually injected.
