iDrugBank

Arginine Vasopressin

MESHD001127

The predominant form of mammalian antidiuretic hormone. It is a nonapeptide containing an ARGININE at residue 8 and two disulfide-linked cysteines at residues of 1 and 6. Arg-vasopressin is used to treat DIABETES INSIPIDUS or to improve vasomotor tone and BLOOD PRESSURE.

Synonyms

  • Vasopressin, Arginine
  • Argipressin
  • Arg-Vasopressin
  • Arg Vasopressin
  • Argipressin Tannate

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