Vasopressin receptor agonist
This page covers all Vasopressin receptor agonist drugs tracked by Drug Landscape: marketed products and active clinical-stage compounds, targeting V2 vasopressin receptor (AVPR2), V1A and V2 receptors.
Targets
V2 vasopressin receptor (AVPR2) · V1A and V2 receptors
Marketed (1)
- DDAVP · Chang, Steve S., M.D. · Endocrinology, Hematology
DDAVP (desmopressin) is a synthetic vasopressin analog that acts as an antidiuretic hormone (ADH) receptor agonist to increase water reabsorption in the kidneys and promote von Willebrand factor release from endothelial cells.
Phase 3 pipeline (1)
- Vasopressin administration · Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille · Cardiovascular
Vasopressin acts as a potent vasoconstrictor by stimulating V1A receptors on vascular smooth muscle cells, causing blood vessels to constrict.