1. What's new in vasopressin?
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O'Callaghan, D., Gordon, Anthony, O'Callaghan, D J P, and Gordon, Anthony C
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VASOPRESSIN ,SEPTIC shock treatment ,NORADRENALINE ,ADRENOCORTICAL hormones ,IMMUNOLOGICAL adjuvants ,ADVERSE health care events ,SEPTIC shock ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
The article discusses some developments with vasopressin. Topics covered include the comparison between the use of vasopressin and noradrenaline in septic shock, the beneficial effects of vasopressin on renal perfusion especially when combined with corticosteriods, and the immune-modulating effects of vasopressin. Also discussed are the serious adverse events (SAEs) and pharmacogenetics of vasopressors, and the suggestion that selective V1a agonist selepressin may be preferable to vasopressin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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