lypressin

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Noun1.lypressin - an antidiuretic and vasoconstrictor used to treat diabetes insipidus
antidiuretic, antidiuretic drug - a drug that limits the formation of urine
pressor, vasoconstrictive, vasoconstrictor - any agent that causes a narrowing of an opening of a blood vessel: cold or stress or nicotine or epinephrine or norepinephrine or angiotensin or vasopressin or certain drugs; maintains or increases blood pressure
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During acute phase, exogenous ADH can be used, including hypophysin, desmopressin, and lypressin. Keep fluid volume at the appropriate level.
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