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Desmopressin

Generic Name
Desmopressin
Brand Names
Ddavp, Nocdurna, Octostim
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C46H64N14O12S2
CAS Number
16679-58-6
Unique Ingredient Identifier
ENR1LLB0FP

Overview

Desmopressin (dDAVP), a synthetic analogue of 8-arginine vasopressin (ADH), is an antidiuretic peptide drug modified by deamination of 1-cysteine and substitution of 8-L-arginine by 8-D-arginine. ADH is an endogenous pituitary hormone that has a crucial role in the control of the water content in the body. Upon release from the stimulation of increased plasma osmolarity or decreased circulating blood volume, ADH mainly acts on the cells of the distal part of the nephron and the collecting tubules in the kidney . The hormone interacts with V1, V2 or V3 receptors with differing signal cascade systems. Desmopressin displays enhanced antidiuretic potency, fewer pressor effects due to V2-selective actions, and a prolonged half-life and duration of action compared to endogenous ADH . It has been employed clinically since 1972 and is available in various formulations including intranasal solution, intravenous solution, oral tablet and oral lyophilisate . Desmopressin is indicated for the treatment of polyuric conditions including primary nocturnal enuresis, nocturia, and diabetes insipidus. It was also newly approved for the treatment of mild classical hemophilia and von Willebrand's disease for minor surgeries. The active ingredient in most formulations is desmopressin acetate. Nocdurna, or desmopressin acetate, was approved by the FDA on June 21st, 2018 for the treatment of nocturia due to nocturnal polyuria in adults. It is available as a sublingual tablet.

Indication

1.治疗中枢性尿崩症,可减少尿量、提高尿渗透压、降低血浆渗透压; 2.用于尿崩症的诊断和鉴别诊断; 3.用于治疗夜间遗尿症(六岁或以上的患者); 4.部分类型(甲型血友病和Ⅰ型血管性假血友病)的血友病及其他出血性疾病。

Associated Conditions

  • Bleeding
  • Hypothalamic Injury-induced Obesity (HIO)
  • Nocturia
  • Nocturnal Polyuria
  • Polydipsia
  • Polyuria
  • Primary Nocturnal Enuresis

Research Report

Published: Aug 3, 2025

A Comprehensive Monograph on Desmopressin (dDAVP): Pharmacology, Clinical Applications, and Risk Management

I. Executive Summary

Desmopressin is a synthetic analogue of the neurohypophyseal hormone arginine vasopressin (AVP), meticulously engineered to enhance its therapeutic utility while minimizing undesirable effects. Through two key structural modifications—deamination of the N-terminal cysteine and stereochemical inversion of the arginine at position 8—desmopressin exhibits potent and selective agonism at the vasopressin V2 receptor with a significantly prolonged duration of action compared to its endogenous counterpart.[1] This refined pharmacological profile underpins its dual therapeutic roles. As a powerful antidiuretic, it is a cornerstone therapy for conditions of excessive water loss, including central diabetes insipidus, primary nocturnal enuresis in children, and, more recently, nocturia due to nocturnal polyuria in adults.[2] Concurrently, its ability to stimulate the release of von Willebrand Factor and Factor VIII from endothelial cells establishes it as an important hemostatic agent for managing bleeding in patients with mild hemophilia A and Type I von Willebrand disease.[2]

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Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/06/19
N/A
Active, not recruiting
Furkan Adem Canbaz
2025/01/13
Not Applicable
Completed
2025/01/13
Not Applicable
Recruiting
2024/10/10
Phase 2
Recruiting
2024/10/02
Phase 4
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
2024/03/29
Phase 3
Recruiting
2024/02/29
Not Applicable
Recruiting
2024/02/13
Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2023/12/29
Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
2023/08/31
N/A
Completed
Groupe Maladies hémorragiques de Bretagne

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Zydus Lifesciences Limited
70771-1314
NASAL
0.1 mg in 1 mL
10/31/2022
Bryant Ranch Prepack
72162-2129
NASAL
10 ug in 1 1
9/19/2023
UBI Pharma Inc.
72843-459
SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVENOUS
4 ug in 1 mL
10/16/2023
Apotex Corp.
60505-0258
ORAL
0.2 mg in 1 1
3/31/2023
Amring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
69918-201
ORAL
0.2 mg in 1 1
8/10/2020
UBI Pharma Inc.
72843-440
SUBCUTANEOUS, INTRAVENOUS
40 ug in 10 mL
9/30/2022
Sagent Pharmaceuticals
25021-461
INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
40 ug in 10 mL
8/14/2020
BluePoint Laboratories
68001-574
ORAL
0.1 mg in 1 1
8/4/2023
REMEDYREPACK INC.
70518-3148
ORAL
0.1 mg in 1 1
3/17/2023
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.
62756-529
INTRAVENOUS, SUBCUTANEOUS
4 ug in 1 mL
1/23/2020

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
MINIRIN NASAL SPRAY 10 mcg/dose
SIN03760P
SPRAY
0.1 mg/ml
1/17/1990
Presinex Nasal Spray 10mcg/dose
SIN13414P
SPRAY, METERED
0.1mg/ml
2/25/2008
MINIRIN Oral Lyophilisate 60 mcg
SIN14260P
TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING
60 mcg
10/30/2012
MINIRIN Oral Lyophilisate 120 mcg
SIN14261P
TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING
120 mcg
10/30/2012
MINIRIN INJECTION 4 mcg/ml
SIN04482P
INJECTION
4 mcg/ml
5/24/1990
NOCDURNA ORAL LYOPHILISATE 50MCG
SIN15462P
TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING
50mcg
4/3/2018
NOCDURNA ORAL LYOPHILISATE 25MCG
SIN15461P
TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING
25mcg
4/3/2018
MINIRIN TABLET 0.1 mg (Oval)
SIN11656P
TABLET
0.1 mg
8/31/2001

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
MINIS TABLETS 0.2MG
N/A
N/A
N/A
6/6/2025
MINIS TABLETS 0.1MG
N/A
N/A
N/A
6/6/2025

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
DDAVP TABLETS 0.2MG
Ferring Inc
00824143
Tablet - Oral
0.2 MG
12/31/1995
MINIRIN
Ferring Inc
02246500
Tablet - Oral
0.1 MG
1/15/2003
DDAVP INJ 4MCG/ML
Ferring Inc
00873993
Liquid - Intramuscular ,  Subcutaneous ,  Intravenous
4 MCG / ML
12/31/1993
DESMOPRESSIN SPRAY
aa pharma inc
02242465
Spray, Metered Dose - Nasal
10 MCG / ACT
8/18/2000
DESMOPRESSIN TABLETS
rainbow pharmaceuticals inc
02257718
Tablet - Oral
0.2 MG
2/18/2005
APO-DESMOPRESSIN
02284049
Tablet - Oral
0.2 MG
1/31/2007
OCTOSTIM LIQ INJ. 15MCG/ML
Ferring Inc
02024179
Solution - Subcutaneous ,  Intravenous
15 MCG / ML
12/31/1995
APO-DESMOPRESSIN
02284030
Tablet - Oral
0.1 MG
1/31/2007
TEVA-DESMOPRESSIN
teva canada limited
02287730
Tablet - Oral
0.1 MG
7/16/2007
DDAVP RHINYLE
Ferring Inc
00402516
Solution - Nasal
0.1 MG / ML
12/31/1992

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
WETIRIN 0,2 mg COMPRIMIDOS
Ferring S.A.
65910
COMPRIMIDO
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
WETIRIN 0,1 mg COMPRIMIDOS
Ferring S.A.
65911
COMPRIMIDO
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized
MINURIN 0, 1 MILIGRAMOS/MILILITRO GOTAS NASALES EN SOLUCION
Ferring S.A.
55637
GOTAS NASALES EN SOLUCIÓN
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica. Tratamiento De Larga Duración
Not Commercialized
OCTOSTIM 1,5 mg/ml SOLUCIÓN PARA PULVERIZACIÓN NASAL
Ferring S.A.
62821
SOLUCION PARA PULVERIZACION NASAL
Diagnóstico Hospitalario
Commercialized
DESMOPRESINA TEVA 0,2 mg COMPRIMIDOS EFG
Teva Pharma S.L.U.
71385
COMPRIMIDO
Medicamento Sujeto A Prescripción Médica
Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
License Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

Medicine Name
MA Holder
MA Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Active Ingredient
Authorization Date
No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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