Vasopressin

Question 1

Brand name of Vasopressin

Answer 1

Pitressen

Question 2

Drug class of Vasopressin

Answer 2

Vasopressor

Question 3

Indications of Vasopressin

Answer 3

Alternative vasopressor to the first or second dose of Epinephrine in cardiac arrest, alternative to epinephrine in asystole, PEA

Question 4

Mechanism of action of Vasopressin

Answer 4

Stimulation of smooth muscle receptors. Potent vasoconstrictor when given in high dose.

Question 5

Contraindications of Vasopressin

Answer 5

Use with caution in patients with coronary artery disease, epilepsy, or heart failure.

Question 6

Adverse effects of Vasopressin

Answer 6

Dizziness, headache, bronchial constriction, MI, chest pain, angina, cardiac dysrhythmia, decreased cardiac output, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, NV, paleness, seating.

Question 7

Precautions of Vasopressin

Answer 7

May provoke an increase in peripheral
Vasculature resistance, may also provoke
Cardiac ischemia and angina

Question 8

Adult dose of Vasopressin

Answer 8

40 units one time dose IV/IO to replace the 1st or 2nd dose of epinephrine in cardiac arrest.

Question 9

Pedi dose of Vasopressin

Answer 9

0.4 to 1 unit/kg IV/IO. Maximum single dose of 40 units