Vasopressin (Pitressin) Nursing Considerations

Download the cheat: https://bit.ly/50-meds  View the lesson:     Generic Name vasopressin Trade Name Pitressin Indication management of diabetes insipidus, VT/VF unresponsive to initial shock, GI hemorrhage Action increases water permeability of the kidney’s collecting duct and distal convoluted tubule leading to water retention, also increases peripheral vascular resistance leading to increased BP Therapeutic Class hormone Pharmacologic Class antidiuretic hormone Nursing Considerations • use caution with HF and CV disease • contraindicated in renal failure and hypersensitivity to pork • monitor BP, HR, and EKG during therapy • monitor urine specific gravity and osmolality • weigh patient and assess for edema • monitor electrolyte panel • do not use with alcohol