Десмопрессин

Химические свойства

White or almost white, fluffy powder.

Использование

Antidiuretic.

Определение

ChEBI: A synthetic analogue of vasopressin in which 3-mercaptopropionic acid replaces the cysteine residue at position 1 and D-arginine replaces the residue at position 8. An antidiuretic, it increases urine concentration and decreases urine prod ction, and is used (usually as the trihydrate of the acetic acid salt) 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 iabetes insipidus and in tests of renal function.