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vasopressin
vasopressinGeneric Name: vasopressin (vay soe PRES in)Brand Names: PitressinWhat is vasopressin?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 kid...- vasopressin Injection
vasopressin (Injection route)vay-soe-PRES-inCommonly used brand name(s):In the U.S.PitressinAvailable Dosage Forms:SolutionTherapeutic Class: Endocrine-Metabolic AgentPharmacologic Class: Vasopressin (class)Uses For vasopressinVasopressin is a hormone that is produced by your body. It is necessary to maintain good health. If you do not have enough vasopressin, your body...
- Vasopressin (8-Arginine-Vasopressin)
Vasopressin( 8-Arginine-Vasopressin ) Pronunciation: (VAY-so-PRESS-in)Class: Posterior pituitary hormoneTrade Names:Pitressin Synthetic- Injection 20 pressor units/mLPressyn (Canada)Pressyn AR (Canada)PharmacologyPromotes resorption of water through kidney. At high doses, stimulates contraction of smooth muscle causing vasoconstriction, increased peristaltic activity, and gal...
- Vasosulf
VasosulfGeneric Name: sulfacetamide and phenylephrine ophthalmic (sul fa SET a mide/ fen ill EFF rin)Brand Names: VasosulfWhat is Vasosulf (sulfacetamide and phenylephrine ophthalmic)?Sulfacetamide is an antibiotic. It is used to treat bacterial infections.Phenylephrine is a vasoconstrictor. It makes the blood vessels in your eyes smaller to reduce redness and congestion, and to kee...
- Vasotec
VasotecGeneric name: Enalapril maleateBrand names: VasotecWhy is Vasotec prescribed?Vasotec is a high blood pressure medication known as an ACE inhibitor. It works by preventing a chemical in your blood called angiotensin I from converting into a more potent form that increases salt and water retention in your body. It is effective when used alone or in combination with other...
- Vasotec
VasotecGeneric Name: enalapril (Oral route)en-AL-a-prilOral routeTabletWhen used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters, ACE inhibitors can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus. When pregnancy is detected, enalapril maleate should be discontinued as soon as possible .ACE inhibitors can cause injury or death to the developing fetus when used during the second...
- Vasotec
Vasotec Generic Name: Enalapril (en-AL-a-pril)Brand Name: VasotecVasotec may cause injury or death to the fetus if taken after the third month of pregnancy. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away.Vasotec is used for:Treating high blood pressure, heart failure, and other heart problems. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be us...
- Vasotec I.V.
Vasotec I.V.Generic Name: enalaprilat (Intravenous route)en-AL-a-pril-atIntravenous routeSolutionWhen used in pregnancy during the second and third trimesters, ACE inhibitors can cause injury and even death to the developing fetus. When pregnancy is detected, enalaprilat injection should be discontinued as soon as possible .ACE inhibitors can cause injury or death to the developing fet...
- VasoTuss HC Suspension
VasoTuss HC SuspensionGeneric Name: Brompheniramine/Hydrocodone/Phenylephrine (BROME-fen-IR-a-meen/hye-droe-KOE-done/FEN-il-EF-rin)Brand Name: VasoTuss HCVasoTuss HC Suspension is used for:Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, runny nose, sneezing, and cough due to colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your d...
- Vasovist
VasovistGeneric Name: gadofosveset trisodium (GAD oh FOS ve set trye SOE dee um)Brand Names: VasovistWhat is gadofosveset trisodium?Gadofosveset trisodium is a contrast agent. Gadofosveset trisodium produces magnetic effects. It is used in combination with magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) to allow blood vessels, organs, and other non-bony tissues to be seen more clearly on the MRA....
- VazoBid
VazoBidGeneric Name: brompheniramine and phenylephrine (BROM fen IR a meen and FEN il EFF rin)Brand Names: Alacol, Alenaze-D, Alenaze-D NR, BPM PE, Brom Tann PE, Bromfed, Bromfed-PD Capsules, BroveX ADT, Children's Cold & Allergy, Dimaphen Elixir, Dimetapp Cold & Allergy, J-Tan D, J-Tan D SR, Phenyl 15/12mg, Phenyl 7.5/6mg, RespaHist II, Rhinabid, Rhinabid PD, Seradex-LA, Tanabid SR, V...
- VaZol Liquid
VaZol LiquidGeneric Name: Brompheniramine (brome-fen-EER-a-meen)Brand Name: VaZolVaZol Liquid is used for:Temporarily relieving runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and itchy nose, eyes, and throat associated with hay fever or other allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.VaZol Liquid is an antihistamine. It works by blocking the action of h...
- VaZol-D
VaZol-DGeneric Name: brompheniramine and phenylephrine (BROM fen IR a meen and FEN il EFF rin)Brand Names: Alacol, Alenaze-D, Alenaze-D NR, BPM PE, Brom Tann PE, Bromfed, Bromfed-PD Capsules, BroveX ADT, Children's Cold & Allergy, Dimaphen Elixir, Dimetapp Cold & Allergy, J-Tan D, J-Tan D SR, Phenyl 15/12mg, Phenyl 7.5/6mg, RespaHist II, Rhinabid, Rhinabid PD, Seradex-LA, Tanabid SR, V...
- Vazotab
VazotabGeneric Name: brompheniramine and phenylephrine (BROM fen IR a meen and FEN il EFF rin)Brand Names: Alacol, Alenaze-D, Alenaze-D NR, BPM PE, Brom Tann PE, Bromfed, Bromfed-PD Capsules, BroveX ADT, Children's Cold & Allergy, Dimaphen Elixir, Dimetapp Cold & Allergy, J-Tan D, J-Tan D SR, Phenyl 15/12mg, Phenyl 7.5/6mg, RespaHist II, Rhinabid, Rhinabid PD, Seradex-LA, Tanabid SR, V...
- Vazotab Chewable Tablets
Vazotab Chewable TabletsGeneric Name: Brompheniramine/Phenylephrine (BROME-fen-IR-a-meen/FEN-il-EF-rin)Brand Name: Examples include J-Tan D and VazotabVazotab Chewable Tablets are used for:Relieving symptoms of sinus congestion, pressure, runny nose, and sneezing caused by colds, upper respiratory infections, and allergies. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by ...
