Relcovaptan
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Relcovaptan is a non-peptide vasopressin receptor antagonist
, selective for the V1a
subtype. It has shown positive initial results in tests against Raynaud's disease, dysmenorrhoea, and tocolysis, although it is not yet approved for clinical use.
Vasopressin receptor antagonist
A vasopressin receptor antagonist is an agent which interferes with action at the vasopressin receptors. They can be used in the treatment of hyponatremia, especially in patients with congestive heart failure or liver cirrhosis.-Tetracyclines:...
, selective for the V1a
Arginine vasopressin receptor 1A
Arginine vasopressin receptor 1A is one of the three major receptor types for arginine vasopressin , and is present throughout the brain, as well as in the periphery in the liver, kidney, and vasculature.Arginine vasopressin receptor 1A is also known as:* V1a vasopressin receptor* antidiuretic...
subtype. It has shown positive initial results in tests against Raynaud's disease, dysmenorrhoea, and tocolysis, although it is not yet approved for clinical use.