A vasopressor is a drug that healthcare providers use to make blood vessels constrict or become narrow in people with low blood pressure. Often, these are people in shock who are unable to …

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INTRODUCTION Vasopressors are a powerful class of drugs that induce vasoconstriction and thereby elevate mean arterial pressure (MAP). Vasopressors differ from inotropes, which increase cardiac contractility; however, many drugs have both vasopressor and inotropic effects.

2024年12月11日 · Vasopressors should be initiated if the MAP does not improve to about 60 mm Hg after appropriate fluid resuscitation. Norepinephrine is recommended as the initial vasopressor per the Surviving Sepsis Campaign recommendations.

2008年9月2日 · Inotropic and Vasopressor Drug Names, Clinical Indication for Therapeutic Use, Standard Dose Range, Receptor Binding (Catecholamines), and Major Clinical Side Effects

2024年6月17日 · Options for vasopressor or inopressor include norepinephrine, epinephrine, phenylephrine, or vasopressin. Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a “front-line” vasopressor.

An antihypotensive, also known as vasopressor, is an agent that raises blood pressure by constricting blood vessels, thereby increasing systemic vascular resistance.

2024年11月8日 · Overgaard CB, Dzavík V. Inotropes and vasopressors: review of physiology and clinical use in cardiovascular disease. Circulation. 2008 Sep 2;118 (10):1047-56. PMID: …

2024年7月11日 · Changes in heart rate, including increased heart rate (tachycardia) or decreased heart rate (bradycardia). Changes in skin color of fingers and toes. Blue or purple discoloration can occur with vasopressor treatment. This is a warning sign that blood flow to the hands and feet is blocked (ischemia).

2023年10月6日 · The medical staff administering the vasopressor will closely monitor for side effects, including dangerously high blood pressure (which can cause severe headache, ringing …