VASOPRESSIN (Pitressin) Flashcards

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VASOPRESSIN (Pitressin)

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Name/Class: VASOPRESSIN (Pitressin)/Hormone, Vasopressor

Description: Vasopressin is a hormone with strong vasopressive and antidiuretic properties but that may precipitate angina and/or AMI.

Indications: To increase peripheral vascular resistance in arrest (CPR) or to control bleeding from esophageal varices.

Contraindications: PVCs,arteriosclerosis, 1st stage of labor.

Precautions: Epilepsy, migraine, heart failure, angina, vascular disease, hepatic impairment, elderly, and children.

Dosage/Route: Cardiac Arrest: 40 units IV. Esophageal varices: 0.2 to 0.4 units/min IV drip.

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