Conivaptan (Vaprisol)
Indications
- Hyponatremia (see Hyponatremia, [[Hyponatremia]]): indicated for symptomatic serum sodium <125 mEq/L that is resistant to PO free water restriction
Contraindications
- Need to Correct Na Rapidly
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Pharmacology
- Aquaretic: water loss
- This effect is usually partially offset by patient’s own fluid intake
Dosage/Administration
- Start (In Hospital):
- After At least 24 Hrs, Titrate Up To:
Adverse Effects
Neurologic Adverse Effects
- Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome (ODS) (see XXXXXX0
- Hypernatremia (see Hypernatremia, [[Hypernatremia]])
- Thirst
Other Adverse Effects
References