Uro-Mag and Vasopressin Injection

• Generic Name: magnesium oxide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: MagGel, Phillips' Cramp-free, Uro-Mag, Mag-200, Mag-Oxide, Magnesium Oxide 400, MAGnesium-Oxide, Maox, Uro-Mag, Mag-Ox 400, UroMag

Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium is important for many systems in the body especially the muscles and nerves.

Uro-Mag is used as a supplement to maintain adequate magnesium in the body.

Uro-Mag is also used as an antacid to treat indigestion, or as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation.

Uro-Mag may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: vasopressin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Vasostrict, Pitressin, Pitressin Synthetic

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.

Vasopressin is available only with your doctor's prescription.