Felypressin
Felypressin
Felypressin (pronounced: feh-lee-PRESS-in) is a vasopressin analogue primarily used as a vasoconstrictor in dentistry.
Etymology
The term "Felypressin" is derived from the Latin felis, meaning "cat", and pressin, a common suffix for drugs that exert pressure or constrictive effects. The name reflects the drug's initial discovery and use in veterinary medicine, specifically for cats.
Usage
Felypressin is often used in combination with a local anesthetic to prolong the duration of the anesthetic effect. It constricts blood vessels, thereby reducing blood flow and slowing the removal of the anesthetic from the injection site.
Pharmacology
Felypressin acts on vasopressin receptors, causing vasoconstriction, or narrowing of the blood vessels. This effect is useful in procedures where minimizing bleeding is important, such as dental surgery.
Related Terms
- Vasoconstrictor: A drug that constricts (narrows) blood vessels, thereby reducing blood flow.
- Vasopressin: A hormone produced in the pituitary gland that acts to promote the retention of water by the kidneys and increase blood pressure.
- Anesthetic: A substance that induces insensitivity to pain.
- Vasopressin receptor: A class of G protein-coupled receptors which bind vasopressin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Felypressin
- Wikipedia's article - Felypressin
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