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desmopressin MELT formulation — Competitive Intelligence Brief
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Vasopressin analog / Antidiuretic agent
V2 vasopressin receptor
Endocrinology / Urology
Small molecule
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Target snapshot
desmopressin MELT formulation (desmopressin MELT formulation) — University Hospital, Ghent. Desmopressin is a synthetic vasopressin analog that binds to V2 receptors on kidney collecting duct cells to increase water reabsorption and reduce urine output.
Comparator set (4 drugs)
| Drug | Generic | Sponsor | Phase | Class | Target | Approval / PDUFA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| desmopressin MELT formulation TARGET | desmopressin MELT formulation | University Hospital, Ghent | marketed | Vasopressin analog / Antidiuretic agent | V2 vasopressin receptor | |
| DDAVP | DDAVP | Chang, Steve S., M.D. | marketed | Vasopressin receptor agonist | V2 vasopressin receptor (AVPR2) | |
| DDAVP Inhalant Product | DDAVP Inhalant Product | Nationwide Children's Hospital | marketed | Vasopressin analog; antidiuretic agent | V2 vasopressin receptor; V1 vasopressin receptor | |
| desmopressin tablet | desmopressin tablet | University Hospital, Ghent | marketed | Vasopressin analog; antidiuretic agent | V2 vasopressin receptor | |
| Administration of AVP | Administration of AVP | Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris | phase 3 | Vasopressor agent | V1 and V2 vasopressin receptors |
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Sponsor landscape (Vasopressin analog / Antidiuretic agent class)
- University Hospital, Ghent · 1 drug in this class
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Drug Landscape (2026). desmopressin MELT formulation — Competitive Intelligence Brief. https://druglandscape.com/ci/desmopressin-melt-formulation. Accessed 2026-06-10.
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