vasopressin

• 1 unit = 1000 milliunits
• There are different dosing units depending on the indication
• Do not abruptly discontinue continuous infusion. Taper dose.

Limited data available for use in neonates

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Go to NICU Parenteral Administration Information for vasopressin

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Vasodilatory Shock, Adjunct
IV Continuous
Ordered as: ____ milliunits/kg/min

Loading Dose
None

Initial Dosing
0.1 – 0.2 milliunits/kg/min

Suggested Titration
0.1 milliunits/kg/min every hour

Usual Range
0.2 – 1 milliunits/kg/min

Maximum
5 milliunits/kg/min

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Go to Pediatric Drug Dosing Guideline for vasopressin

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Supplied

Injection: 20 units/mL

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For more detailed information, go to Micromedex

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Created on August 06, 2019 12:32 PM
Updated on May 03, 2021 10:51 AM