DESMOPRESSIN

Overview

DESMOPRESSIN is a Schedule H drug.
Desmopressin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the pituitary gland. This hormone is important for many functions including blood flow, blood pressure, kidney function, and regulating how the body uses water. Desmopressin is used to treat bed-wetting, central cranial Diabetes insipidus, and increased thirst and urination caused by head surgery or head trauma.

Usage

DESMOPRESSIN is generally used to treat: Bed-Wetting, Central Diabetes Insipidus
DESMOPRESSIN can address symptoms like: Increased Thirst

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 18yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Symptoms of Overdosage

DESMOPRESSIN over-dosage can result in: Head Headache, Confusion, Drowsiness, Weight Gain

Rare Side-Effects

DESMOPRESSIN : Confusion, Dizziness, Irregular Heartbeat, Head Headache, Increased Thirst, Nausea, Vomit, Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)

Technical Classification

DESMOPRESSIN is categorized as: ANTIDIURETIC HORMONES / HORMONES

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

Common Drugs with DESMOPRESSIN as Ingredient

ADIURETIN 0.1MG TABDESMOPRESSIN 0.1 MG
ADIURETIN 0.2MG TABDESMOPRESSIN 0.2 MG
D VOID 0.01% SPRAYDESMOPRESSIN 0.01 %
D VOID TABDESMOPRESSIN
DPRESSIN 0.1MG TABDESMOPRESSIN 0.1 MG
DPRESSIN NASAL SPRAYDESMOPRESSIN 0.01 %W/V
MINIRIN 0.1MG NASAL SPRAYDESMOPRESSIN 0.1 MG
MINIRIN 0.1MG TABDESMOPRESSIN 0.1 MG
MINIRIN 0.2MG TABDESMOPRESSIN 0.2 MG
MINIRIN MELT 120 MCG TABDESMOPRESSIN 120.0 MCG
MINIRIN MELT 60 MCG TABDESMOPRESSIN 60.0 MCG
MINIRIN N-SPYDESMOPRESSIN 0.1 MG/ML
MINIRIN TABDESMOPRESSIN 0.1 MG