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Prescribed Medications
| 1. | vasopressin(Pitressin ) | ||
| 2. | desmopressin(DDAVP ) | ||
| 3. | indomethacin(Indocin , Indocin SR) | ||
| 4. | hydrochlorothiazide(HydroDIURIL , others...) | ||
| 5. | amiloride(Midamor ) | ||
| 6. | chlorproPAMIDE(Diabinese ) | ||
| 7. | desmopressin nasal(Stimate , others...) | ||
| 8. | 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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INDOMETHACIN (in doe METH a sin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. It may be used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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INDOMETHACIN (in doe Meth a sin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. It may be used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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INDOMETHACIN (in doe METH a sin) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. It may be used for painful joint and muscular problems such as arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and gout.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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INDOMETHACIN (in doe METH a sin) injection is a nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to close a heart defect called patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in a baby who was born early.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Prototypical NSAIA; indoleacetic acetic acid derivative.
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a diuretic. It increases the amount of urine passed, which causes the body to lose salt and water. This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure. It is also reduces the swelling and water retention caused by various medical conditions, such as heart, liver, or kidney disease.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Thiazide diuretic and antihypertensive agent.
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AMILORIDE (a MIL oh ride) is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose excess water from your body. This medicine is used in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure or congestive heart failure.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Potassium-sparing diuretic; pyrazinecarbonyl guanidine derivative.
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CHLORPROPAMIDE (klor PROE pa mide) helps to treat type 2 diabetes. Treatment is combined with diet and exercise. This drug helps your body to use insulin better.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Antidiabetic agent; sulfonylurea.
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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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