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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 InsipidusDESMOPRESSIN 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: OralSymptoms of Overdosage
DESMOPRESSIN over-dosage can result in: Head Headache, Confusion, Drowsiness, Weight GainRare 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 / HORMONESStorage Conditions
Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)Available Alternatives
Common Drugs with DESMOPRESSIN as Ingredient
ADIURETIN 0.1MG TAB | DESMOPRESSIN 0.1 MG |
ADIURETIN 0.2MG TAB | DESMOPRESSIN 0.2 MG |
D VOID 0.01% SPRAY | DESMOPRESSIN 0.01 % |
D VOID TAB | DESMOPRESSIN |
DPRESSIN 0.1MG TAB | DESMOPRESSIN 0.1 MG |
DPRESSIN NASAL SPRAY | DESMOPRESSIN 0.01 %W/V |
MINIRIN 0.1MG NASAL SPRAY | DESMOPRESSIN 0.1 MG |
MINIRIN 0.1MG TAB | DESMOPRESSIN 0.1 MG |
MINIRIN 0.2MG TAB | DESMOPRESSIN 0.2 MG |
MINIRIN MELT 120 MCG TAB | DESMOPRESSIN 120.0 MCG |
MINIRIN MELT 60 MCG TAB | DESMOPRESSIN 60.0 MCG |
MINIRIN N-SPY | DESMOPRESSIN 0.1 MG/ML |
MINIRIN TAB | DESMOPRESSIN 0.1 MG |