Vasopressin

· Trade Name
Pitressin

· Generic Name
VASOPRESSIN

· Drug Class
Endocrine medication
Advanced Cardiac Life Support medication

· How It Works
Medication mimics activity of anti-diuretic hormone.

· Serious Side Effects
allergic reactions
chest pain
heart arrhythmias
heart attack
high blood pressure
slow heart rate
water intoxication

· Common Side Effects
diarrhea
dizziness
fever
headache
gas
nausea
rash
stomachache
sweating
tremor
vomiting

Posted on April 10, 2009

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