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Nesiritide vs ANP (Atrial Natriuretic Peptide)
Complete side-by-side comparison of Nesiritide and ANP (Atrial Natriuretic Peptide).
Side-by-Side Comparison
Property
Nesiritide
ANP (Atrial Natriuretic Peptide)
Name
Nesiritide
ANP (Atrial Natriuretic Peptide)
Peptide Class
Natriuretic peptide
Natriuretic Peptide
Category
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular
Dosage Range
Bolus of 2 mcg/kg followed by continuous infusion of 0.01 mcg/kg/min
0.01 to 0.05 μg/kg/min
Half-Life
18 minutes
2-5 minutes
FDA Status
Approved
Not Approved
Safety Rating
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
Cost Estimate
$500-800 per cycle
N/A
Nesiritide
Nesiritide is a recombinant form of human B-type natriuretic peptide (BNP) used primarily in the treatment of acute decompensated heart failure. It fu...
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Atrial Natriuretic Peptide (ANP) is a cardiovascular peptide primarily used in acute settings to manage conditions such as hypertension and heart fail...
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