An<unk>  is a substance that helps to control fluid balance in an animal's body by reducing urination, opposing diuresis. Its effects are opposite that of a diuretic. The major endogenous<unk> s are<unk>  hormone (ADH; also called vasopressin) and oxytocin. Both of those are also used exogenously as medications in people whose bodies need extra help with fluid balance via suppression of diuresis. In addition, there are various other<unk>  drugs, some molecularly close to ADH or oxytocin and others not.<unk> s reduce urine volume, particularly in diabetes insipidus (DI), which is one of their main indications. The<unk>  hormone class includes vasopressin (ADH), argipressin, desmopressin, lypressin, ornipressin, oxytocin, and terlipressin. Miscellaneous others include chlorpropamide and carbamazepine.
Antidiuretic
Diuretic
Uterotonic
Diuresis
Natriuresis
Enuresis
Depressogen
Chaotropic agent