Description
Ornipressin (POR-8) is a vasopressin agonist specific for the V1 receptor. Ornipressin can be used as a local vasoconstrictor. Ornipressin can reverse the hypotension associated with combine general/epidural anesthesia. Ornipressin has antidiuretic activity. Ornipressin decreases renal vascular resistance and increases renal blood flow in renal failure model[1][2][3][4]