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vasopressin

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: IM absorption may be unpredictable.

Distribution: Widely distributed throughout extracellular fluid.

Metabolism and Excretion: Rapidly degraded by the liver and kidneys; <5% excreted unchanged by the kidneys.

Half-life: 10–20 min.

TIME/ACTION PROFILE (antidiuretic effect)

ROUTEONSETPEAKDURATION
IM, subcutunknownunknown2–8 hr
IVunknownunknown30–60 min

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