Terlipressin or europressin?
Use of terlipressin in septic shock relies on a series of European studies resulting in a better knowledge of this vasopressive agent. Additional studies demonstrate that this agent appears to have attractive properties when administered properly. In comparison to prior reports, continuous infusion of low-dose terlipressin seems superior when administered to septic animals. For the first time in humans, Morelli and colleagues compared this mode of administration with other vasopressors.
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Marc
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Service d'Anesthésie et de Réanimation, Hôpital Nord, Chemin des Bourrely, 13915 Marseille cedex 20 France. marc.leone@ap-hm.fr
D006801:Humans; D008236:Lypressin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000031:analogs & derivatives* / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012772:Shock, Septic / Q000188:drug therapy; D000077585:Terlipressin; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D008236:Lypressin; D000077585:Terlipressin