Arginine vasopressin deficiency
Treatment of Arginine vasopressin deficiency
Nasal spray or tablets.
Desmopressin
Desmopressin 10micrograms/dose nasal spray
Desmopressin 100microgram tablets
Desmopressin 200microgram tablets
Oral lyophilisates.
Desmopressin
Desmopressin 60microgram oral lyophilisates sugar free
Desmopressin 120microgram oral lyophilisates sugar free
Desmopressin 240microgram oral lyophilisates sugar free
Injection – reserved for severe cases, inpatient use and diagnostics.
Desmopressin
Desmopressin 4micrograms/1ml solution for injection ampoules
Prescribing Notes:
- Note that Diabetes insipidus is now referred to as Arginine vasopressin deficiency. See the Society for Endocrinology article for details.
History Notes
30/07/2026
Regional formulary chapter launched.