Pitressin
Vasopressin is a man-made form of a hormone called "anti-diuretic hormone” that is normally secreted by the pituitary gland. In the body, vasopressin acts on the kidneys and blood vessels. Vasopressin helps prevent the loss of water from the body by reducing urine output and helping the...
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Pitressin (Vasopressin (8-Arginine-Vasopressin))
Promotes resorption of water through kidney. At high doses, stimulates contraction of smooth muscle causing vasoconstriction, increased peristaltic activity, and gall-bladder contractions.
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Pitressin
Pitressin Pronunciation: pi-tresin Synonym(s): vasopressin
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...------ Pitocin(R) (oxytocin injection) ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ Pitressin(R) (vasopressin injection) ------------------------------------------------------------------ ------ Tigan(R) vial (trimethobenzamide hydrochloride...
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