A synthetic analog of the pituitary hormone, ARGININE VASOPRESSIN. Its action is mediated by the VASOPRESSIN receptor V2. It has prolonged antidiuretic activity, but little pressor effects. It also modulates levels of circulating FACTOR VIII and VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR.
Also Known As:
Desmopressin; DDAVP; Desmopressin Acetate; Minirin; 1-Deamino-8-D-arginine Vasopressin; 1-Desamino-8-arginine Vasopressin; Adiuretin; Adiuretin SD; Apo-Desmopressin; Desmogalen; Desmopressin Monoacetate; Desmopressin Monoacetate, Trihydrate; Desmopressine Ferring; Desmospray; Desmotabs; Minurin; Nocutil; Octim; Octostim; Acetate, Desmopressin; Arginine Vasopressin, Deamino; Ferring, Desmopressine; Monoacetate, Desmopressin; Monoacetate, Trihydrate Desmopressin; Trihydrate Desmopressin Monoacetate; Vasopressin, 1-Deamino-8-D-arginine; Vasopressin, 1-Desamino-8-arginine; Vasopressin, Deamino Arginine; Vasopressin, 1-(3-mercaptopropanoic acid)-8-D-arginine-