What is glipressin?

Glipressin is a medication used to treat bleeding complications associated with certain medical conditions and procedures. It is a synthetic form of vasopressin, a hormone naturally produced by the body to regulate blood pressure and blood volume.

Glipressin works by constricting blood vessels, which reduces blood flow to bleeding areas and promotes blood clotting. It is commonly used in the management of bleeding caused by esophageal varices (enlarged veins in the esophagus), bleeding during liver surgery, and bleeding during endoscopy procedures.

Glipressin is typically administered through injection, either into a vein or directly into the bleeding site. It may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and increased blood pressure. It should not be used in people with known hypersensitivity to vasopressin or related compounds.

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