Desmopressin (DDAVP)

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Also known as DesmoMelt, Minirin, or Stimate.

General information

Class/mechanism: Synthetic analog of vasopressin (ADH/antidiuretic hormone). In addition to its antidiuretic effects, also stimulates release of factor VIII and von Willebrand factor.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Route: SC, IV, PO, intranasal
Extravasation: no information

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Patient drug information

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