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teex vasopression

  1. Vasopression (ADH) Class
    Anti diuretic Hormone
  2. Vasopression (ADH) Actions
    • 1. Vasoconstriction
    • 2. Contraction of smooth muscles of the gut
  3. Vasopression (ADH) Indications
    • 1. VF / Pulseless VT
    • 2. slow or stop GI bleeding
    • 3. Diabetes insipidus
  4. Vasopression (ADH) Contraindications
    Allergy
  5. Vasopression (ADH) precautions
    Use with caution in patients with impairs renal function, CHF, asthma, liver disease, active seizures, elderly
  6. Vasopression (ADH) Side Effects
    • 1. bradycardia
    • 2. hypotension
    • 3. arrhythmias
    • 4. bronchospasm
    • 5. angioedema
    • 6. nausea vomitting
    • 7. gastrointestinal cramping
  7. Vasopression (ADH) Dosage
    • 40 units (2ml) Q 30 minutes (20 minute half life)
    • single dose recommended
  8. Vasopression (ADH) Route
    IV only
  9. Vasopression (ADH) How supplied
    Vial or ampule: 20 units / ml
  10. Vasopression (ADH) Pediatric Dosage
    not recommended
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teex vasopression
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teex vasopression medic ADH
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