Adults : Abdominal Distention: 5 units (0.25 ml) initially, increase to 10 units (0.5 ml) to be given IM & repeat injection as required.
Diabetes Insipidus: 5- 10 units (0.25- 0.5 ml) IM/ SC 2-3 times daily.
Shock: 0.02- 0.1 units/ minute daily.
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: 40 units IV given as a single dose, may replace if first or second dose of epinephrine.
Children : Abdominal Distention: dosage to be reduced proportionately.
Diabetes Insipidus: 2.5-10 units IM/ SC 2-4 times daily.
Renally Impaired Patients : Use with caution.
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