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==Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES==
===HORMONES / VITAMINS===

====Vasopressin / pituitary hormone====
'''DESCRIPTION'''
* Pituitary hormone that can cause vasoconstriction (pressor effect) of the splanchnic and portal vessels (and to a lesser extent of peripheral, cerebral, pulmonary, and coronary vessels). Also increases the smooth muscular activity of the bladder, GI tract, and uterus.
'''INDICATIONS'''
* May be used as an alternative pressor to [[Epinephrine|EPINEPHRINE]] in the treatment of adult shock refractory [[Ventricular Fibrillation Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia|VF]]. May be useful for hemodynamic support in vasodilatory shock.
'''CONTRAINDICATIONS'''
* Not recommended for responsive patients with coronary artery disease
'''PRECAUTIONS'''
* Potent peripheral vasoconstrictor. Increased peripheral vascular resistance may provoke cardiac ischemia and angina.
'''DOSAGE'''
* 40 U IV or IO (once) in Ventricular Fibrillation / Pulseless Ventricular Tachycardia

[[Category:Medication Guidelines|Vasopressin]]

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