NDAORALTABLET
Approved
Sep 1995
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
2
Data completeness
5/8 — Partial
DDAVP (desmopressin acetate) by Ferring Pharmaceuticals is clinical pharmacology ddavp tablets contain as active substance, desmopressin acetate, a synthetic analogue of the natural hormone arginine vasopressin. Approved for primary nocturnal enuresis. First approved in 1995.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
DDAVP (desmopressin acetate) is a synthetic analogue of arginine vasopressin that works as an antidiuretic agent by enhancing water reabsorption in the kidneys. It is primarily indicated for primary nocturnal enuresis and central diabetes insipidus, reducing urinary frequency and nocturia to enable a more normal lifestyle. The oral tablet formulation has low bioavailability (~5% vs intranasal) but provides sustained antidiuretic effects lasting up to 12 hours at higher doses.
LOE Approaching
As LOE approaches, brand team is likely consolidating and focusing on lifecycle extension or preparing for generic transition, signaling potential headcount restructuring.
Mechanism of Action
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY DDAVP Tablets contain as active substance, desmopressin acetate, a synthetic analogue of the natural hormone arginine vasopressin. Central Diabetes Insipidus Dose response studies in patients with diabetes insipidus have demonstrated that oral doses of 0.025 mg to 0.4 mg…
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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