Symlin and Vasostrict

• Generic Name: pramlintide
• Dosage Forms: injection, pen
• Other Brand Names: SymlinPen 120, SymlinPen 60, Symlin

Symlin (pramlintide) is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the body. Pramlintide lowers blood sugar in three ways. It slows the rate that food moves from your stomach to your intestines, which keeps your blood sugar from rising too fast. Symlin also lowers the amount of glucose (sugar) your liver produces. Lastly, pramlintide triggers the feeling of fullness after meals to help control your appetite and decrease how much food you eat.

Symlin is used together with insulin to treat type 1 or type 2 diabetes.

Symlin is usually given after other diabetes medicines have been tried without success.

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

Vasostrict is a man-made form of a hormone called "anti-diuretic hormone" that is normally secreted by the pituitary gland. This medicine acts on the kidneys and blood vessels.

Vasostrict helps prevent loss of water from the body by reducing urine output and helping the kidneys reabsorb water into the body. This medicine also raises blood pressure by narrowing blood vessels.

Vasostrict is used to treat diabetes insipidus, which is caused by a lack of a naturally occurring pituitary hormone in the body. This medicine is also used to treat or prevent certain conditions of the stomach after surgery or during abdominal x-rays.

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