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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | vasopressin(Pitressin ) | ||
| 2. | octreotide(Sandostatin , Sandostatin LAR Depot) | ||
| 3. | propranolol(Inderal , others...) | ||
| 4. | nitroglycerin(Nitrostat , others...) | ||
| 5. | nitroglycerin transdermal(Nitro-Dur , others...) | ||
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VASOPRESSIN (vas oh PRES in) is a hormone that is normally made in the body. This medicine acts to lower the amount of urine that is made and to constrict small blood vessels. It is used to treat diabetes insipidus. It is also used to reduce stomach bloat for some procedures and after some surgeries.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Exogenous antidiuretic hormone (ADH); maintains serum osmolality in normal range and acts as a vasopressor.
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ADH is a test that measures the amount of antidiuretic hormone(ADH) in blood. ADH is found in the body, and it may be given as a medication.Arginine vasopressin; Antidiuretic hormone; AVP; Vasopressin.Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually ...
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Antidiuretic hormone(ADH) test, also called the Vasopressin test, is a test for the antidiuretic hormone, which is released from the pituitary gland and acts on the kidneys to increase their reabsorption of water into the blood.An ADH test is used...
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Synthetic polypeptide structurally and pharmacologically related to somatostatin (growth hormone [somatropin] release inhibiting factor).
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OCTREOTIDE (ok TREE oh tide) is used to reduce blood levels of growth hormone in patients with a condition called acromegaly. This medicine also reduces flushing and watery diarrhea caused by certain types of cancer.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, heart muscle disease, and prevent chest pain caused by angina. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches. You should not use this medicine to treat a migraine that has already started.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, to control irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It may also be helpful after a heart attack. This medicine is also used to prevent migraine headaches, relieve uncontrollable shaking (tremors), and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure, to control irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It may also be helpful after a heart attack. This medicine is also used to prevent migraine headaches, relieve uncontrollable shaking (tremors), and help certain problems related to the thyroid gland and adrenal gland.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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Propranolol is classified as a beta blocker. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Inderal.
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PROPRANOLOL (proe PRAN oh lole) is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers reduce the workload on the heart and help it to beat more regularly. This medicine is used to treat irregular heart rhythms and may be used during anesthesia.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to relieve chest pain caused by angina that does not respond to oral treatment. It is also used to control blood pressure in the surgery setting and to help treat congestive heart failure after a heart attack.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina. It will not help to stop an episode of chest pain.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to relieve chest pain caused by angina. It is also used to prevent chest pain before activities like climbing stairs, going outdoors in cold weather, or sexual activity.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent or relieve chest pain caused by angina.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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It is used to prevent chest pain. Nitroglycerin overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or managem...
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NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina. It should not be used for immediate relief during an angina attack.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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NITROGLYCERIN (nye troe GLI ser in) is a type of vasodilator. It relaxes blood vessels, increasing the blood and oxygen supply to your heart. This medicine is used to prevent chest pain caused by angina. It will not help to stop an episode of chest pain.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Nitroglycerin, an organic nitrate, is a vasodilating agent.
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