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Shock, Septic
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Definition
: Sepsis associated with HYPOTENSION or hypoperfusion despite adequate fluid resuscitation. Perfusion abnormalities may include, but are not limited to LACTIC ACIDOSIS; OLIGURIA; or acute alteration in mental status.
coordinate (IM) with specific infection (IM)
Other names
Toxic Shock Syndrome; Shock, Toxic; Shock, Endotoxic; Septic Shock; Toxic Shock Syndromes; Toxic Shock; Syndromes, Toxic Shock; Syndrome, Toxic Shock; Shock Syndromes, Toxic; Shock Syndrome, Toxic; Endotoxic Shock
Substance
CAS Registry & name
Categories
Source
terlipressin
14636-12-5 N-
(N-
(N-
glycylglycyl)glycyl)-
8-
L-
lysinevasopressin
Lypressin/*analogs & derivatives
Shock, Septic.
Pharma Action
Antihypertensive Agents
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Vasoconstrictor Agents
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