vasopressin receptor antagonist (vaptan)

Introduction

Water retention induced by vasopressin may exacerbate symptoms of congestive heart failure.

More general terms

• endocrine agent
• receptor antagonist

More specific terms

• conivaptan (Vaprisol)
• lixivaptan
• satavaptan
• tolvaptan (Samsca)

Additional terms

• vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone, ADH)