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Oxytocin --->Used in obstetrics to chemically induce uterine contractions to induce/reinforce labor or to promote ejection of breast milk -->Adminstered via IV to INDUCE LABOR -->Administered via NASAL SPRAY for milk letdown in lactation Vasopressin (ADH) -->Has both antidiuretic and Vasopressor Effects -->IN THE V1 RECEPTOR: Mediates the pressor effects in the liver and vascular smooth muscle via IP3/DAG messenger systme -->IN THE V2 RECEPTOR: Mediates the antiduretic effects to incr. water permeability and resorption in the collecting tubules of the kidney -->Used in Emergency Situations (Via V1 Pressor Response): 1)Advanced cardiac life support 2) Bleeding esophageal varices Desmopresin -->The Synthetic Analog of Desmopressin; Minimal activity at the V1 Receptor (No pressor effects0 -->Preferred treatment for diabetes insipidus and nocturnal enuresis ("Bed Wetting")