Kelnor and Pitressin

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol
• Dosage Forms: tablets
• Other Brand Names: Kelnor, Zovia 1/35, Zovia 1/50, Demulen 1/35, Demulen 1/50, Zovia 1/35e, Kelnor 1/50, Kelnor 1/35, Zovia 1/50e

Kelnor is a combination birth control pill containing female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Kelnor also causes changes in your cervical mucus and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.

Kelnor is used to prevent pregnancy.

Kelnor 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.