Bleeding Esophageal Varices : Drugs
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Propranolol is in a group of drugs called beta-blockers. Beta-blockers affect the heart and
circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).
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Nitroglycerin is a medicine that helps relax the blood vessels leading to the heart. It is used to prevent chest pain. Nitroglycerin overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the normal or recommended amount of this medication.
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Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood
vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.
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Nitroglycerin, an organic nitrate, is a vasodilating agent.
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Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood
vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.
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Octreotide is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called
somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon
(involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion.
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Synthetic polypeptide structurally and pharmacologically related to somatostatin (growth hormone [somatropin] release inhibiting factor).
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Propranolol is classified as a beta blocker. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Inderal.
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Nonselective β-adrenergic blocking agent.
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Nitroglycerin is in a group of drugs called nitrates. Nitroglycerin dilates (widens) blood
vessels, making it easier for blood to flow through them and easier for the heart to pump.
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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.
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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.
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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. Purpose An ADH test is used to aid in the diagnosis of diabetes insipidus or the syndrome of inappropriate ADH called SIADH.
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Exogenous antidiuretic hormone (ADH); maintains serum osmolality in normal range and acts as a vasopressor.
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