Comparing DDAVP vs Vasopressin
| DDAVP (desmopressin) | Vasopressin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Diabetes Insipidus, Primary Nocturnal Enuresis, von Willebrand Disease, Hemophilia A. DDAVP may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Diabetes Insipidus, Asystole, Abdominal Distension Prior to Abdominal X-ray, Abdominal Radiological Procedure, Esophageal Varices with Bleeding, Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage... View more |
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| More about DDAVP (desmopressin) | More about Vasopressin | ||||||||||||||||
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DDAVP has an average rating of 9.7 out of 10 from a total of 9 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Vasopressin has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 0% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
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| Other desmopressin brands include: DDAVP Nasal, DDAVP Rhinal Tube, Minirin, Nocdurna | Vasostrict | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
1 hour |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 123 drugs are known to interact with DDAVP:
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A total of 293 drugs are known to interact with Vasopressin:
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
April 17, 2014 |
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N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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