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MDcooper
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09/06/06 - 12:22 PM       #1

"desmopressin has all the ADH effects but no presser effects."What does presser effects mean?

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09/06/06 - 01:00 PM       #2

Pressor effect means "rising blood pressure effect". Vasopressin is one of the most potent vasoconstrictors.A reason for deveiopment of angina in CAD patients when given in variceal bleeding.(It is splanchnic vasculature vasoconstrictor also)

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