COMPARISON
Angiotensin II vs Terlipressin
5 attributes held for at least one of the two. 5 differ. Each value carries the register it came from and the date that register was read.
Answer
Angiotensin II is authorised or registered in 3 and Terlipressin in 8 of the 10 registers read. Angiotensin II: highest phase Phase 4 (after approval). Terlipressin: highest phase Phase 3 (2 phase 3 trials, 0 with posted results). 0 registered trials include both.
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| Angiotensin II | Terlipressin | |
|---|---|---|
| Registered trials differs | 364 clinicaltrials.gov · 2026-10-03 | 118 clinicaltrials.gov · 2026-10-03 |
| FDA label differs | FDA-approved: ANGIOTENSIN II openfda · 2026-10-03T17:23:44.062Z | FDA-approved: Terlivaz openfda · 2026-10-03T17:23:44.062Z |
| EU authorisation differs | Authorised ema · 2026-10-03 | Nothing on record ema read 2026-08-31 |
| EU authorised on differs | 2019-08-23 ema · 2026-10-03 | Not checked no record of "authorisedOn" for terlipressin |
| ATC code differs | C09 ema · 2026-10-03 | Not checked no record of "atcCode" for terlipressin |
SIDE EFFECTS
Most common side effects, each beside its own placebo
| Side effect | Angiotensin II | placebo | Terlipressin | placebo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypokalaemia | 8.0% | 6.3% | 8.9% | 6.2% |
| Hypotension | 8.0% | 4.4% | 11.3% | 6.7% |
| Multi-organ failure | 15.3% | 14.6% | - | - |
| Septic shock | 11.0% | 6.3% | - | - |
| Atrial fibrillation | 10.4% | 10.1% | - | - |
| Thrombocytopenia | 9.2% | 6.3% | - | - |
| Anaemia | 6.7% | 5.7% | - | - |
| Delirium | 5.5% | 0.6% | - | - |
| Hypertension | 5.5% | 5.7% | - | - |
| Pleural effusion | 4.9% | 5.1% | - | - |
| Abdominal pain | - | - | 21.8% | 13.4% |
| Diarrhoea | - | - | 16.4% | 5.7% |
| Nausea | - | - | 15.0% | 11.3% |
| Dyspnoea | - | - | 12.3% | 6.7% |
| Respiratory failure | - | - | 10.5% | 3.0% |
| Vomiting | - | - | 8.9% | 7.2% |
| Hepatic encephalopathy | - | - | 8.5% | 11.3% |
| Fluid overload | - | - | 8.2% | 4.1% |
Trial register Angiotensin II: 1 placebo-controlled trials; Terlipressin: 2. Each peptide is compared with placebo in its own trials, not with the other: a dash means the event is not in that peptide's top list. Angiotensin II side effects · Terlipressin side effects
LEGAL STATUS
Approval in each country read
| Country | Angiotensin II | Terlipressin | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | FDA-approved | FDA-approved | Regulator FDA |
| European Union | Authorised | Not on the register | Regulator EMA |
| United Kingdom | Authorised | Authorised | Regulator MHRA |
| Canada | Not on the register | Not on the register | Regulator Health Canada |
| Australia | Status unknown | Registered | TGA |
| Switzerland | Not on the register | Authorised | Regulator Swissmedic |
| Brazil | Not on the register | Registado | Regulator ANVISA |
| Serbia | Not on the register | Authorised | Regulator ALIMS |
| Singapore | Not on the register | Registered | Regulator HSA |
| Turkey | Not on the register | Ruhsatli | Regulator TITCK |
Values reproduce public registers on the dates shown. This comparison states no view on which compound is preferable, safer or more effective. Not medical, legal or regulatory advice.
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