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cisapride (oral)
Cisapride increases the rate at which your esophagus, stomach, and intestines move during digestion. It also increases the rate at which your stomach empties into your intestines and increases the strength of your lower esophageal sphincter (the muscle between your stomach and your esophagus).
Source:MULTUM
Antigastroesophageal Reflux Drugs
These drugs are used to treat gastroesophageal reflux, the backward flow of stomach contents into the esophagus. Purpose The drug discussed here, cisapride (Propulsid), is used to treat nighttime heartburn resulting from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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.
Source:MULTUM
ADH
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.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Test
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.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
vasopressin
Exogenous antidiuretic hormone (ADH); maintains serum osmolality in normal range and acts as a vasopressor.
Source:AHFS
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