Desmopressin (DDAVP)

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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, nasal
Extravasation: no information

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Patient drug information

Authorized distributors

The most current list of distributors can found at CSL Behring's website.[8]

  • ABO Pharmaceuticals
  • AmeriSource Bergen
  • Bellco Drug Company
  • Burlington Drug Company
  • Capital Wholesale
  • Cardinal Health
  • D & K Healthcare
  • Dakota Drug
  • F. Dohmen Wholesale
  • FFF Enterprises
  • Frank W. Kerr Wholesale
  • James W. Daly Wholesale
  • Kinray
  • Miami-Luken Inc.
  • McKesson Plasma and Biologics
  • McQueary Brothers
  • N.C Mutual Wholesale
  • Rochester Drug
  • Smith Wholesale
  • Whitmire Drug
  • Value Drug

Also known as

  • Brand names: DDAVP, DesmoMelt, Desmotabs, Desonap, Minirin, Stimate

References