Vasopressin is used in the treatment of
1. diabetes insipidus.
2. dehydration.
3. electrolyte imbalances.
4. diabetes mellitus.
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Rationale 1: Vasopressin and lypressin are used to treat diabetes insipidus.
Rationale 2: Vasopressin is not used to treat dehydration.
Rationale 3: Vasopressin is not used to treat electrolyte imbalances.
Rationale 4: Vasopressin is not used to treat diabetes mellitus.
Global Rationale: Vasopressin and lypressin are used to treat diabetes insipidus. It is not used to treat dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, or diabetes mellitus.
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