DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE

Uses

Antidiuretic.

Definition

ChEBI: The trihydrate of the acetic acid salt of desmopressin. An antidiuretic, it increases urine concentration and decreases urine production, and is used to prevent and control excessive thirst, urination, and dehydration caused by injury, surgery, and certain medical conditions. It is also used in the diagnosis and treatment of cranial diabetes insipidus and in tests of renal function.

brand name

Concentraid (Ferring Pharmaceuticals); Ddavp (Sanofi Aventis); Stimate (ZLB Behring).