vasopressin (Pitressin, ADH)
Class:
Antidiuretic Hormones
Indication:
Diabetes insipidus.
Mode of Action:
↑ Reabsorption of water in the kidneys, leading to ↓ urine output and ↑ urine osmolality.
Cautions:
Not in source
Indication:
Fluid volume excess, pounding headache.
NC/PT:
Monitor I&Os, urine specific gravity. Normal urine output is 0.5 - 1.5 mL/kg/hr.