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Class
Hormone, vasopressor
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Decription
Vasopressin is a hormone with strong vasopressive and antidiuretic properties but that may precipitate angina and/or AMI
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Mechanism of Action
Alpha 1 that causes vasoconstriction, vasspression is ADH-hormone released from the posterior pituitary gland, Increases preload w/CPR.
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Onset of Action
- Onset: varies
- Preak: varies
- Duration: 30-60min
- Half-life: 10-20min
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Idications
To increase peripheral vascular resistance in arrest (CPR) or to control bleeding from esophageal varices.
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Contraindications
Pt with a chronic nephritis, ischemic heart disease, PVC's, or advanced arteriosclerosis. When used in CPR, These contraindications may not apply
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Precautions
used in pt with epilepsy, migraines, asthma, heart failure and angina.
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Side Effects
abdominal cramps, blaching of the skin, bradycardia, hypertension, minor dysrhythmias, nausea.
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Adult Dose
- 40 units.
- Esophageal varices: 0.2 to 0.4 units/min IV drip.
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Max Dose
40 units one time use
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Routes of Administration
IV/IO
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