Lypressin (Noun)
Meaning
An antidiuretic and vasoconstrictor used to treat diabetes insipidus.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Lypressin is administered intranasally to treat central diabetes insipidus, a condition characterized by excessive thirst and urination.
- The doctor prescribed lypressin to help regulate the patient's urine production and alleviate symptoms of diabetes insipidus.
- Lypressin works by mimicking the action of antidiuretic hormone, reducing urine production and increasing water reabsorption in the kidneys.
- In some cases, lypressin may be used off-label to treat nocturnal enuresis or bedwetting in children and adults.
- The patient was sensitive to lypressin and experienced headaches, nausea, and dizziness as side effects of the medication.