Vasopressin antagonist efficacy and safety in volume-overloaded critically ill patients: a new therapeutic alternative.

Journal: European journal of hospital pharmacy : science and practice
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Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To assess tolvaptan's efficacy and safety in critical care patients with volume overload.

Authors

  • Jesús Ruiz-Ramos
    Pharmacy Department, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
  • Paula Ramírez
    Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
  • María Jesús Broch
    Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
  • Mónica Gordon
    Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
  • Esther Villarreal
    Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
  • Armando Pinos
    Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
  • Manuel Sosa
    Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain.
  • Álvaro Castellanos-Ortega
    Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario y Politécnico La Fe, Valencia, Spain.