Vasopressin Flashcards
1
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Vasopressin: Generic Name
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Vasopressin
2
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Vasopressin: Trade Name
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Pitressin
3
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Vasopressin: Class
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Vasoconstrictor
4
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Vasopressin: action
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Stimulates smooth muscle receptors, potent vasoconstrictor
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Vasopressin: indications
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Alternative for the Rx of shock refractory VF, asystole or PEA. May be substituted for epi has an alternative agent as a single one time dose
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Vasopressin: contraindications
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Patients with CAD, epilepsy or heart failure
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Vasopressin: adult dose
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40 units IV (not repeated). Maybe substituted for epi as alternative
8
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Vasopressin: Pedi dose
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0.4-1 unit/kg IV/IO
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Vasopressin: S. E.
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HA, seizure, N/V, bronchospasm, anaphylaxis, angina, arrhythmias, myocardial ischemia, ↓ cardiac output, abd cramps
