Вазопрессина

Использование

Vasopressin is a peptide hormone that regulates the body’s retention of water. Vasopressin is an antidiurectic hormone.

Ветеринарные препараты и методы лечения

Vasopressin is used in veterinary medicine as a diagnostic agent and in the treatment of diabetes insipidus in small animals. In recent years, there has been significant interest in using vasopressin for treating shock syndromes in humans and animals. Ongoing research is being conducted.
In human medicine, vasopressin has been used to treat acute GI hemorrhage and to stimulate GI peristalsis. Vasopressin CRI is also being used for treatment of hypotensive septic patients unresponsive to conventional vasopressor. Prior to radiographic procedures, it has been used to dispel interfering gas shadows or help concentrate contrast media.