Table 3. Vasopressin Agonist and Synthetic Vasopressin Analogs.
| Name | Structure | Receptor affinity | Clinical application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argipressin | 8-arginine vasopressin (AVP) | V1, V2, V3 | CPR |
| Intraoperative hypotension | |||
| Severe hemodynamic instability | |||
| Vasodilatory shock | |||
| Septic shock | |||
| Desmopressin | Desamino-Cys-D-Arg vasopressin (DDAVP) | V2 | Central diabetes insipidus |
| Bleeding disorders | |||
| Terlipressin | N3-triglycyl-8-lysin vasopressin | V1 | Intraoperative hypotension |
| Bleeding gastric and esophageal varices | |||
| Portal hypertension | |||
| Septic shock |
CPR: cardiopulmonary resuscitation.