Still Think About Safety With Vasopressin Premix Infusions

You’ll see more focus on dispensing and safety tips for ready-to-use vasopressin infusions that recently arrived on the market.

Vasopressin is used in the ICU to boost low blood pressure caused by serious infections or GI bleeding. In rare cases, its effect on water balance in the body can help correct some patients’ high sodium levels.

But it’s also a high-alert med. Incorrect admin or dosing can lead to vein or tissue damage...high blood pressure...heart rhythm problems...cardiac arrest...and death.