ADH Flashcards
1
Q
Prototype
A
Desmopressin
2
Q
MOA
A
Artificial ADH, so it increases water reabsorption and contract smooth muscle
3
Q
Primary use
A
NOCTURNAL ENURESIS, diabetes insipidus, and hemophilia A, causes vasoconstriction to raise BP
4
Q
Adverse effects
A
fluid volume excess, weight gain, hyponatremia, seizures, headache, hypertension
5
Q
When to take
A
1 hr prior to bedtime
6
Q
Ends in
A
Pressin (pressing to increase BP)
7
Q
Considerations
A
It can be given IM or intranasal
