Desmopressin Benefits & Uses

Desmopressin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Desmopressin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Bedwetting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.6 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Take before bedtime
Geriatric	Disease: Bedwetting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.6 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Take before bedtime
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bedwetting Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.6 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Take before bedtime

Desmopressin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Desmopressin is used -

Moderate

Hypertension
Tachycardia

Mild

Headache
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Abdominal cramp
Rhinitis

Desmopressin Related Warnings

Is the use of Desmopressin safe for pregnant women?

It is not known what effect Desmopressin will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.

Unknown
Is the use of Desmopressin safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Desmopressin for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Desmopressin on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Desmopressin on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Desmopressin on the Liver?

Desmopressin may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Desmopressin on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Desmopressin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Desmopressin with Other Drugs

Desmopressin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Chlorpromazine

Lamotrigine

Carbamazepine

Moderate

Chlorpropamide

Lithium

Chloramphenicol

Desmopressin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Desmopressin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Hemophilia A
Kidney Disease
Infections
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Desmopressin

Is this Desmopressin habit forming or addictive?

Desmopressin is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Desmopressin does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Desmopressin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Desmopressin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Desmopressin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Desmopressin

There is no information on the effects of taking Desmopressin with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Desmopressin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Desmopressin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 413-415

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