Desmopressin (Systemic)
Brand Names : DDAVP Rhinal Tube, DDAVP Tablets, Stimate Nasal Spray, DDAVP Spray, DDAVP Rhinyle Nasal Solution, Octostim, DDAVP Injection, DDAVP Nasal Spray
Category- Antidiuretic, central diabetes insipidus
- antidiuretic, primary nocturnal enuresis
- antihemorrhagic
DescriptionDesmopressin (des-moe-PRES-in) is a hormone taken through the nose, by mouth, or given
by injection to prevent or control the frequent urination, increased thirst,
and loss of water associated with diabetes insipidus (water diabetes). It
is used also to control bed-wetting and frequent urination and increased thirst
associated with certain types of brain injuries or brain surgery. Desmopressin
works by acting on the kidneys to reduce the flow of urine.
Desmopressin is also given by injection to treat some patients with certain
bleeding problems such as hemophilia or von Willebrand's disease.
Desmopressin is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Nasal
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Nasal solution (U.S. and Canada)
Oral
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Tablets (U.S. and Canada)
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
- DDAVP Injection
- DDAVP Nasal Spray
- DDAVP Rhinal Tube
- DDAVP Tablets
- Stimate Nasal Spray
In Canada -
- DDAVP Injection
- DDAVP Spray
- DDAVP Rhinyle Nasal Solution
- DDAVP Tablets
- Octostim
Generic name product may be available in the U.S.
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