Arymo ER and Pitressin

• Generic Name: morphine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Arymo ER, Kadian, MorphaBond ER, Avinza, MS Contin, Duramorph PF, Infumorph, Mitigo, RMS, Roxanol

Arymo ER is an opioid medication used to treat moderate to severe pain. Short-acting this medicine is taken as needed for pain.

The extended-release form of morphine is for around-the-clock treatment of pain. This form of morphine is not for use on an as-needed basis for pain.

Arymo ER may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: vasopressin
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Pitressin Synthetic, Vasostrict, Pitressin

Vasopressin injection is used to control the frequent urination, increased thirst, and loss of water caused by diabetes insipidus. This is a condition that causes the body to lose too much water and become dehydrated. Vasopressin injection is also used to prevent and treat abdominal or stomach distension that occurs after surgery. It is also used in abdominal or stomach roentgenography.

Vasopressin is a hormone that is produced in the body. It acts on the kidneys to reduce the flow of urine.

Vasopressin injection is also used to increase blood pressure in adults with vasodilatory shock (eg, post-cardiotomy, sepsis) who remain to have low blood pressure after receiving fluids and medicines.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.