Vasopressin analogue
Vasopressin Analogue
Vasopressin analogue (pronunciation: vaso-press-in ana-logue) is a synthetic form of vasopressin, a naturally occurring hormone in the body.
Etymology
The term "vasopressin" is derived from the Latin vaso meaning "vessel" and pressin meaning "to press". The term "analogue" is derived from the Greek analogos meaning "proportional".
Definition
A vasopressin analogue is a chemically modified form of vasopressin, designed to mimic the effects of the natural hormone. These analogues are often used in medical treatments for conditions such as diabetes insipidus, septic shock, and von Willebrand disease.
Types of Vasopressin Analogues
There are several types of vasopressin analogues, including:
- Desmopressin: This is the most commonly used vasopressin analogue. It is primarily used to treat diabetes insipidus and von Willebrand disease.
- Terlipressin: This analogue is used to treat septic shock and bleeding esophageal varices.
- Lypressin: This is used to treat diabetes insipidus.
Related Terms
- Vasopressin: The natural hormone that vasopressin analogues are based on.
- Hormone: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organs.
- Diabetes insipidus: A rare condition that causes frequent urination.
- Septic shock: A serious condition that occurs when an infection leads to life-threatening low blood pressure.
- Von Willebrand disease: A lifelong bleeding disorder in which your blood doesn't clot well.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vasopressin analogue
- Wikipedia's article - Vasopressin analogue
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