#48: Giapreza in Septic Shock

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One of the newest drugs to hit the critical care environment is angiotensin II, which goes by the brand name Giapreza. It is a continuous IV infusion used for patients in septic shock or other forms of distributive shock. In this podcast episode Nurse Mo talks about the basics of this medication, how it’s administered (it’s in nanograms!!!!) and what to watch out for (so many things!) Take a listen to learn more about Giapreza in septic shock.

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References:

Giapreza angiotensin II. (n.d.). Retrieved September 4, 2018, from https://www.giapreza.com/

Last Updated on March 12, 2025 by Maureen Osuna, MSN, RN