Causes vasoconstriction independent of adrenergic receptors or neural innervations Antidiuretic hormone

Adult shock-refractory VF or pulseless VT, asystole, PEA

Responsive patients with cardiac disease

Cardiac ischemia Angina Hypertension Bradycardia

40 U IV/IO single dose only, may replace either first or second dose of epinephrine May be given ET but the optimal dose is not known

Vasopressin Flashcards by Josiah Einwechter

Classification

Hormone, nonadrenergic vasoconstrictor

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Mechanism of Action

Causes vasoconstriction independent of adrenergic receptors or neural innervations
Antidiuretic hormone

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Indications

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Contraindications

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Adverse Effects

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Administration

40 U IV/IO single dose only, may replace either first or second dose of epinephrine
May be given ET but the optimal dose is not known

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