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)

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