<chemical> 8-lysyl vasopressin. The porcine antidiuretic hormone most frequently used clinically. A cyclic nonapeptide with lysine in position 8 of the chain; it is used to treat diabetes insipidus and as haemostatic because of its vasoconstrictor action. ... Pharmacological action: haemostatics, renal agents, vasoconstrictor agents. ... Chem... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(li-pres´in) a synthetic preparation of lysine vasopressin, used as an antidiuretic and vasoconstrictor to treat central diabetes insipidus when desmopressin is too potent; administered by intranasal spray. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Type: Term Pronunciation: līpres′in Definitions: 1. Vasopressin-containing lysine in position 8; an antidiuretic and vasopressor hormone. Synonyms: 8-lysine vasopressin Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=52006