Drug reference
terlipressin
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Drug class
Cardiovascular (Miscellaneous(CVS))
Mechanism of action
Synthetic vasopressin analogue with twice the selectivity for vasopressin V1 receptors versus V2 receptors. Acts as both a prodrug of lysine-vasopressin, as well as having pharmacologic activity on its own
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Respiratory failure
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is terlipressin?
terlipressin belongs to: Cardiovascular.
How does terlipressin work?
Synthetic vasopressin analogue with twice the selectivity for vasopressin V1 receptors versus V2 receptors. Acts as both a prodrug of lysine-vasopressin, as well as having pharmacologic activity on its own
What are the common side effects of terlipressin?
Nausea, Respiratory failure, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea
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