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Felypressin

Generic Name
Felypressin
Drug Type
Biotech
CAS Number
56-59-7
Unique Ingredient Identifier
17N2918V6G

Overview

A synthetic nonapeptide comprising cysteinyl, phenylalanyl, phenylalanyl, glutaminyl, asparaginyl, cysteinyl, prolyl, lysyl, and glycinamide residues in sequence, with a disulfide bridge joining the two cysteine residues. Its antidiuretic effects are less than those of vasopressin. It is a non-catecholamine vasoconstrictor used in local anaesthetic injections for dental use, and is an ingredient of preparations that have been used for treatment of pain and inflammation of the mouth.

Background

A synthetic nonapeptide comprising cysteinyl, phenylalanyl, phenylalanyl, glutaminyl, asparaginyl, cysteinyl, prolyl, lysyl, and glycinamide residues in sequence, with a disulfide bridge joining the two cysteine residues. Its antidiuretic effects are less than those of vasopressin. It is a non-catecholamine vasoconstrictor used in local anaesthetic injections for dental use, and is an ingredient of preparations that have been used for treatment of pain and inflammation of the mouth.

Indication

For use as an alternative to adrenaline as a localising agent, provided that local ischaemia is not essential.

Associated Conditions

No associated conditions information available.

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CITANEST OCTAPRESSIN INJECTION
SIN06175P
INJECTION
0.066 iu/2.2 ml
5/3/1991

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