Posterior pituitary hormones and antagonists

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Terlipressin is used for bleeding from oesophageal varices, see Gastro-intestinal system - other drugs

DESMOPRESSIN

Therapy notes

For use in nocturnal enuresis, see Genito-urinary disorders; other indications, refer to BNF.

Formulation

Tablets 200 micrograms (s)

Formulation

Intranasal solution 250 micrograms/2•5mL (s)

Formulation

Injection 4 micrograms/mL (s)

Formulation

Nasal spray 150 micrograms/metered spray (Octim®) (s)

VASOPRESSIN

Therapy notes

Formulation

Injection 20 units/mL (s)

TOLVAPTAN

Therapy notes


Risk minimisation materials

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Tablets (Jinarc®) 15mg, 30mg, 45mg, 60mg, 90mg (s)

Dosage:

To slow the progression of polycystic kidney disease, refer to SPC.