Argipressin

UK matches:

• Argipressin Injection BP 20 IU/ml (SPC)
• Argipressin Vaso Pitressin Injection 20IU (SPC)

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

H01BA06

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0000113-79-1

Chemical Formula

C46-H65-N15-O12-S2

Molecular Weight

1084

Therapeutic Category

Posterior pituitary hormone: Antidiuretic hormone, ADH

Chemical Name

Vasopressin, 8-L-arginine-

Foreign Names

• Argipressinum (Latin)
• Argipressin (German)
• Argipressine (French)
• Argipresina (Spanish)

Generic Names

• Argipressin (OS: BAN)
• Argipressina (OS: DCIT)
• 8-Argininevasopressin (IS: WHO)

Brand Names

• Pitressin
  Goldshield, United Kingdom; Goldshield, Malta

International Drug Name Search

Glossary

BAN	British Approved Name
DCIT	Denominazione Comune Italiana
IS	Inofficial Synonym
OS	Official Synonym
Rec.INN	Recommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
SPC	Summary of Product Characteristics (UK)
WHO	World Health Organization

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