Effect of DDAVP on plasma renin activity in man. 1979

J P Radó, and P Boer

We have investigated in eight healthy persons the effect of a single intranasal dose of 40 microgram DDAVP on plasma renin activity (PRA) in the upright posture. During normal sodium intake there were no differences in the PRA values between the time-control and DDAVP studies. However, during sodium restriction in four subjects with higher initial PRA, DDAVP induced a 40% decrease, lasting no longer than 45 minutes. There was no change in PRA after DDAVP in the other four subjects with much lower initial levels. Although no major or consistent suppressive influence could be demonstrated in the present study, in certain persons with highly stimulated initial PRA levels a transitory slight depression may be expected after a pharmacological dose of DDAVP.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D011187 Posture The position or physical attitude of the body. Postures
D012083 Renin A highly specific (Leu-Leu) endopeptidase that generates ANGIOTENSIN I from its precursor ANGIOTENSINOGEN, leading to a cascade of reactions which elevate BLOOD PRESSURE and increase sodium retention by the kidney in the RENIN-ANGIOTENSIN SYSTEM. The enzyme was formerly listed as EC 3.4.99.19. Angiotensin-Forming Enzyme,Angiotensinogenase,Big Renin,Cryorenin,Inactive Renin,Pre-Prorenin,Preprorenin,Prorenin,Angiotensin Forming Enzyme,Pre Prorenin,Renin, Big,Renin, Inactive
D003894 Deamino Arginine Vasopressin A synthetic analog of the pituitary hormone, ARGININE VASOPRESSIN. Its action is mediated by the VASOPRESSIN receptor V2. It has prolonged antidiuretic activity, but little pressor effects. It also modulates levels of circulating FACTOR VIII and VON WILLEBRAND FACTOR. Desmopressin,Vasopressin, Deamino Arginine,1-Deamino-8-D-arginine Vasopressin,1-Desamino-8-arginine Vasopressin,Adiuretin,Adiuretin SD,Apo-Desmopressin,DDAVP,Desmogalen,Desmopressin Acetate,Desmopressin Monoacetate,Desmopressin Monoacetate, Trihydrate,Desmopressine Ferring,Desmospray,Desmotabs,Minirin,Minurin,Nocutil,Octim,Octostim,Acetate, Desmopressin,Arginine Vasopressin, Deamino,Ferring, Desmopressine,Monoacetate, Desmopressin,Monoacetate, Trihydrate Desmopressin,Trihydrate Desmopressin Monoacetate,Vasopressin, 1-Deamino-8-D-arginine,Vasopressin, 1-Desamino-8-arginine
D004039 Diet, Sodium-Restricted A diet which contains very little sodium chloride. It is prescribed by some for hypertension and for edematous states. (Dorland, 27th ed) Diet, Low-Salt,Diet, Low-Sodium,Diet, Salt-Free,Diet, Low Salt,Diet, Low Sodium,Diet, Salt Free,Diet, Sodium Restricted,Diets, Low-Salt,Diets, Low-Sodium,Diets, Salt-Free,Diets, Sodium-Restricted,Low-Salt Diet,Low-Salt Diets,Low-Sodium Diet,Low-Sodium Diets,Salt-Free Diet,Salt-Free Diets,Sodium-Restricted Diet,Sodium-Restricted Diets
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D001127 Arginine Vasopressin The predominant form of mammalian antidiuretic hormone. It is a nonapeptide containing an ARGININE at residue 8 and two disulfide-linked cysteines at residues of 1 and 6. Arg-vasopressin is used to treat DIABETES INSIPIDUS or to improve vasomotor tone and BLOOD PRESSURE. Argipressin,Vasopressin, Arginine,Arg-Vasopressin,Argipressin Tannate,Arg Vasopressin
D013997 Time Factors Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations. Time Series,Factor, Time,Time Factor

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