SPL Set ID: 1ac423b8-27a6-4cef-4a82-c50bf81b4f49

Desmopressin nasal spray, USP is a synthetic analogue of the natural pituitary hormone 8-arginine vasopressin (ADH), an antidiuretic hormone affecting renal water conservation. The structural formula for the active ingredient is: Mol. wt . 1183.34 g/mol Molecular formula: C 46 H 64 N 14 O 12 S 2 • C 2 H 4 O 2 • 3H 2 O Chemical name: 1-(3-mercaptopropionic acid)-8-D-arginine vasopressin monoacetate (salt) trihydrate. Desmopressin nasal spray, USP is provided as an aqueous solution for intranasal use. Each mL contains: Desmopressin acetate 0.1 mg Inactive: Benzalkonium chloride solution (50% w/v) 0.2 mg Citric acid monohydrate 1.7 mg Sodium chloride 7.5 mg Sodium phosphate dibasic heptahydrate 4.52 mg Purified water to 1 mL The desmopressin nasal spray, USP compression pump delivers 0.1 mL (10 mcg) of desmopressin acetate per spray.