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Vasopressin (Pitressin)
Paramedic Drugs
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Medical
Not Applicable
02/28/2013
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Term

Vasopressin

 

 Definition

(Pitressin)
Term

 

Classification:         

 Definition

  Vasopressor 
Term

Action:                 

 Definition

Vasoconstriction
Term

                                                

Indications:        

 Definition

Cardiac Arrest (to increase PVR with CPR)
Term

Contraindications:

 Definition
None in this application
Term

Adverse Effects:      

 Definition

Cardiovascular

hypertension

bradycardia

arrhythmias

heart block
Term

Administration:      

 Definition

     40 U IV/IO (single dose only)
Term

Pediatrics:              

 Definition

          Not Recommended
Term

                             Onset:                     

 

Duration:                  

 Definition

Onset:                         Immediate

 

Duration:                   30 – 60 minutes
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