CONIVAPTAN HYDROCHLORIDE (VAPRISOL DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER) Nursing Considerations

What is the generic name?

CONIVAPTAN HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for CONIVAPTAN HYDROCHLORIDE?

VAPRISOL DEXTROSE IN PLASTIC CONTAINER

What are the Indications for CONIVAPTAN HYDROCHLORIDE?

• 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VAPRISOL ¬Æ is indicated to raise serum sodium in hospitalized patients with euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia. VAPRISOL ¬Æ is a vasopressin receptor antagonist indicated to raise serum sodium in hospitalized patients with euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia ( 1 ). Limitations of Use: VAPRISOL has not been shown to be effective for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of heart failure ( 1 ). It has not been established that raising serum sodium with VAPRISOL provides a symptomatic benefit to patients ( 1 ). Limitations of Use: VAPRISOL has not been shown to be effective for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of heart failure and is not approved for this indication. It has not been established that raising serum sodium with VAPRISOL provides a symptomatic benefit to patients.

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