Terlipressin or europressin?

Abstract

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.

• Authors: Marc Leone
• Journal: Critical care (London, England) (Crit Care) Vol. 13 Issue 5 Pg. 192 ( 2009) ISSN: 1466-609X [Electronic] England
• PMID: 19832999 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Comment)

Chemical References

• Vasoconstrictor Agents
• Lypressin
• Terlipressin

Topics

• Humans
• Lypressin (administration & dosage, analogs & derivatives, pharmacology, therapeutic use)
• Shock, Septic (drug therapy)
• Terlipressin
• Vasoconstrictor Agents (administration & dosage, pharmacology, therapeutic use)