Pituitarum posterium
Generic: ARGENTUM NITRICUM, ATROPINUM SULPHURICUM, AURUM MURIATICUM NATRONATUM, BOS TAURUS OVARY, BOS TAURUS PANCREAS, BOS TAURUS PITUITARUM POSTERIUM, BOS TAURUS UTERUS, CIMICIFUGA RACEMOSA, ESTRONE, HELONIAS DIOICA, PROGESTERONE, PULSATILLA VULGARIS, SABINA, SEPIA, SEQUOIADENDRON GIGANTEUM WHOLE, SUS SCROFA PINEAL GLAND, SUS SCROFA SPLEEN, THIOSINAMINUM, THYROIDINUM, VIBURNUM OPULUS
- Route
- SUBLINGUAL
- ICD-10 indication
- E23.2
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About Pituitarum posterium
What is this medication? Pituitarum posterium, also known as posterior pituitary extract, is a medicinal preparation derived from the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland of animals. It contains two primary hormones, oxytocin and vasopressin, which perform essential regulatory functions in the human body. Historically, this medication was administered through injection or intranasal routes to address various physiological imbalances related to these specific endocrine outputs. The primary clinical applications of this medication involve its effects on smooth muscle and water retention. It is frequently utilized to limit uterine contractions during childbirth and to manage bleeding following delivery. Additionally, its vasopressin content makes it effective for treating diabetes insipidus, a condition characterized by extreme thirst and the production of large amounts of dilute urine. While synthetic alternatives are more common today, Pituitarum posterium remains a classic hormonal therapy for managing labor and regulating fluid balance.
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Prescribing information
From the FDA-approved label for Pituitarum posterium. Official source: DailyMed (NLM) · Label effective Jan 8, 2024
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Prior authorization & coverage
| Payer | PA | Step therapy | Copay tier |
|---|---|---|---|
— Medicare Part D | — | — | — |
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