Antidiuretic hormones

What are Antidiuretic hormones?

Antidiuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin is a hormone released by the posterior pituitary. It is important mainly for its actions on the kidneys where it increases the re-absorption of water. Vasopressin is also a powerful vasoconstrictor. Its effects are through two types of receptors, V1 and V2.

Water retention is mediated through V2 receptors, occurs at low plasma concentrations of vasopressin and is due to activation of adenylate cyclase and increased cAMP production in the collecting ducts of the nephrons. It increases the permeability of the membrane to water.

Vasopressin causes contraction of smooth muscle, mainly in the cardiovascular system. Vasocontriction occurs by mediation of V1 receptors and requires higher concentrations if vasopressin.

List drug with Antidiuretic hormones

Drug Name
DDAVP (Desmopressin Injection)
Generic name: Desmopressin
DDAVP (Desmopressin Nasal)
Generic name: Desmopressin
DDAVP (Desmopressin Oral)
Generic name: Desmopressin
DDAVP injection
Generic name: Desmopressin (injection)
DDAVP nasal
Generic name: Desmopressin (nasal)
DDAVP Rhinal Tube
Generic name: Desmopressin
DDAVP Rhinal Tube nasal
Generic name: Desmopressin (nasal)
Desmopressin
Generic name: Desmopressin (oral/sublingual)
Desmopressin (Oral)
Generic name: Desmopressin
Desmopressin (Sublingual)
Generic name: Desmopressin
Desmopressin injection
Generic name: Desmopressin (injection)
Desmopressin nasal
Generic name: Desmopressin (nasal)
Minirin
Generic name: Desmopressin
Nocdurna
Generic name: Desmopressin
Noctiva
Generic name: Desmopressin
Noctiva nasal
Generic name: Desmopressin (nasal)
Pitressin
Generic name: Vasopressin
Stimate
Generic name: Desmopressin
Stimate nasal
Generic name: Desmopressin (nasal)
Terlipressin
Generic name: Terlipressin
Terlivaz
Generic name: Terlipressin
Vasopressin
Generic name: Vasopressin
Vasostrict
Generic name: Vasopressin

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