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| 1. | vasopressin(Pitressin ) | ||
| 2. | desmopressin(DDAVP ) | ||
| 3. | desmopressin nasal(Stimate , others...) | ||
| 4. | desmopressin injection(DDAVP , Desmopressin Acetate) | ||
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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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DESMOPRESSIN (des moe PRESS in) is a man made form of the hormone vasopressin. It helps to reduce frequent urination and excessive thirst. This medicine is used to treat central diabetes insipidus and bed wetting. It is also used in patients after a head injury or certain brain surgeries.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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DESMOPRESSIN (des moe PRESS in) is a man made hormone. It helps to control urination and thirst. This medicine is used to treat central diabetes insipidus. It is used in patients after a head injury or some surgeries. This medicine is also used to treat or prevent bleeding in patients with Hemophilia A and von Willebrand's Disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Synthetic polypeptide analog of arginine vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone [ADH]); reduces urinary output and plasma osmolality and increases urine osmolality, as well as dose-dependent increases in plasma factor VIII (antihemophilic factor), plasminogen activator, and, to a lesser degree, factor VIII-related antigen and ristocetin cofactor activities.
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DESMOPRESSIN (des moe PRESS in) is a man made hormone. It is used to treat or prevent bleeding in patients with Hemophilia A and von Willebrand's Disease. This medicine is also used to reduce urine production in patients with diabetes insipidus.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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