Medical Definition of Octapressin
1.
Synthetic analog of lypressin with more vasoconstrictor than antidiuretic action. It is used as a haemostatic.
Pharmacological action: haemostatics, renal agents, vasoconstrictor agents.
Chemical name: Vasopressin, 2-L-phenylalanine-8-L-lysine-
(12 Dec 1998)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Octapressin
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