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Antidiuretic hormone |
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Mech |
I'm high doses acts as a non adrenergic peripheral vasoconstrictor. When given during CPR increases coronary perfusion pressure |
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Pharmacok |
Onset. Less than 2 min Duration. 10-20 mins |
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Indications |
Cardiac arrest; v fib; pulseless v tach; PEA asystole |
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Contra |
None |
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Precautions |
Do not give to patients with perfusing rhythms |
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Side effects |
None in cardiac Arrest |
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Dosage |
40 units IV. After 3-5 min, if no response epinephrine 1 mg every 3-5 min |
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Supplied |
20 units/ml vial |
