Inotropic support: vasopressor
Following dihydropyridine poisoning, if hypotension persists despite intravenous fluid resuscitation, treat with a vasopressor drug. Use:
noradrenaline (norepinephrine) by intravenous infusion (see Noradrenaline (norepinephrine) intravenous infusion instructions for advice on preparation and administration). CCB dihydropyridine poisoning
If there is ongoing hypotension despite treatment with noradrenaline, in addition, use:
argipressin (vasopressin) by intravenous infusion (see Argipressin (vasopressin) intravenous infusion instructions for advice on preparation and administration). CCB dihydropyridine poisoning
For treatment of refractory hypotension and cardiac arrest, see here.
