What is Vasopressin?
The short answer
Vasopressin is a peptide, a short chain of amino acids. In the US, you need a prescription to get Vasopressin.
- 2 sources
- Status as of
- How we source
- Ellum doesn't sell peptides.
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What it is
- Type
- Posterior pituitary hormone (peptide)
- Also known as
- vasostrict, adh, antidiuretic hormone
- How it works
- Constricts blood vessels and retains water.
Regulatory status
FDA-approved (Rx) How we label status
As of October 4, 2026, Vasopressin is an FDA-approved prescription drug for vasodilatory shock (to raise blood pressure).
- Federal (FDA)
- Approved Rx (Vasostrict NDA204485, 2014)
- 503A compounding
- Approved-drug component (not in any 503A category) (as of May 14, 2026)
References
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