Terlipressin

Terlipressin (trade names Teripress by New Medicon Pharma and Glypressin by Ferring Pharmaceuticals) is an analogue of vasopressin used as a vasoactive drug in the management of low blood pressure. It has been found to be effective when norepinephrine does not help. Indications for use include norepinephrine-resistant septic shock[1] and hepatorenal syndrome.[2] In addition, it is used to treat bleeding esophageal varices.[3] Contents 1 Avai... [wikipedia]