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Medicines argipressinQuestion & answer

argipressin · Medicine question

Is argipressin the same as vasopressin?

iatroX medicinesPublished 18 August 2026Reviewed 18 August 2026

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Answer

Argipressin is the pharmaceutical form of arginine vasopressin, the body's antidiuretic hormone.

Sources for this answer

Argipressin 20 IU/ml Solution for Injectionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 11
NHSNHS · NHS medicine guidance

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