Effects
ADH analogs (ATC H01BA) are derivatives of the antidiuretic hormone ADH (= vasopressin), which has antidiuretic and vasoconstrictor properties. The vasopressin analogs are modified to be predominantly antidiuretic or predominantly vasoconstrictor.
Indications
- Diabetes insipidus
- Enuresis nocturna (bedwetting)
- Polyuria, polydipsia after hypophysectomy.
- Acute esophageal variceal bleeding (Terlipressin).
Agents
- Desmopressin
- Terlipressin
