Still Think About Safety With Vasopressin Premix Infusions
August 2025
We’re getting questions about administration and safety tips for ready-to-use vasopressin infusions that recently arrived on the market.
We know ICUs use vasopressin for vasoconstriction in norepinephrine-refractory shock or GI bleeding. And it lowers excess urination in diabetes insipidus...by boosting water absorption in the kidneys.
But it’s also a high-alert med. Incorrect admin or dosing can lead to peripheral ischemia...hypertension...electrolyte imbalances...arrhythmias...and death.
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