1. A method for treating a patient diagnosed with ascites due to liver cirrhosis, the method comprising administering terlipressinor salt thereof as a continuous infusion dose of about 1.0 mg to about 12.0 mg per day to the patient for about one day to about 12 months.

7. A method for reducing the accumulation of ascitic fluid in the abdominal cavity in an ambulatory ascites patient, the method comprising administering to the patient terlipressin or salt thereof as a continuous infusion dose of about 1.0 mg to about 12.0 mg per day for about one day to about twelve months with an ambulatory infusion pump.