Vasopressin |
Pitressin |
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), or arginine vasopressin (AVP), is a peptide hormone produced by the hypothalamus, and stored in the posterior part of the pituitary gland. ADH acts on the kidneys, concentrating the urine by promoting the reabsorption of water from the cortical collecting duct.
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... VASOPRESSIN (antidiuretic hormone [ADH] or Pitressin®) is a hormone that is normally produced by the pituitary gland. Vasopressin helps to keep a regular balance of salts in the blood and to control the amount and frequency of urination. Without vasopressin too much water is lost in the urine. Vasopressin helps to prevent or control frequent urination, excessive thirst, and dehydration associated with diabetes insipidus. Vasopressin cannot be given by mouth because it is destroyed in the stomach. Generic vasopressin injections are available. ...
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Arginine vasopressin Symbol(s): AVP ADH Locus: 20p13 AA: 164 (unproc ...
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