Drugs of the pituitary gland
Vasopressin
Indications
Enuresis
Polyuria
Diabetes Insipidus
Esophageal varices with bleeding
Mechanism of Action
Nursing considerations
Contraindications
Renal failure
Side effects
Hives
Swelling of face, lips, tongue and throat
Storage
2 to 8 degrees celcius
Do not freeze
Difficulty in breathing
Increases the permeability of renal tubules and collecting ducts
Increasing water reabsorption by the renal tubules and collecting ducts
Thus, little concentrated urine is excreted
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Oxytocin
Indications
Labor induction
Augmentation of labor
Termination of pregnancy
Post partum uterine bleeding
Mechanism of action
Regulation of parturition and lactation
Responsible for uterine contractions
Nursing considerations
Contraindications
Hypertension
Placenta previa
Previous C-Section
Fetal distress
Side effects
Loss of appetite
Nausea
Cramping
Vomiting
Storage conditions
2 to 8 degrees celcius
Away from light
Route of administration
Intramuscular
Intravulvar
Intravenously
Route of administration
Intramusculary
Subcuteneously
Water intoxication
Pregnancy