Ingredient

Desmopressin Acetate

Desmopressin acetate is a pituitary hormone ingredient used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus and nocturnal enuresis.

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MFDS ingredient code M250270

What does it do?

Desmopressin acetate is a synthetic derivative of the antidiuretic hormone vasopressin, involved in regulating the body's water balance. It is primarily used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus and nocturnal enuresis, and it plays a role in promoting water reabsorption in the kidneys.

This ingredient acts on the collecting duct cells in the kidneys to increase water reabsorption. As a result, urine output decreases, and body water is preserved, alleviating the symptoms of diabetes insipidus and nocturnal enuresis.

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Good to know

Desmopressin acetate is similar to the natural antidiuretic hormone but has a longer half-life and acts selectively, resulting in prolonged efficacy. Compared to other antidiuretic hormones, it has fewer side effects and greater stability.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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