This medication is used for controlling the amount of urine the kidneys produce. Normally, this is done by a substance known as ‘vasopressin’ naturally present in the body. In some conditions such as diabetes insipidus, head injury, or brain surgery, the body may produce lesser amount of vasopressin, adversely affecting the amount of urine produced. Desmopressin is produced synthetically to regulate the amount of urine produced.
desmopressin
This medication is indicated in patients with diabetes insipidus (water diabetes) or certain kinds of head injury or brain surgery, the body does not make enough vasopressin (water retaining hormone). This medication is also used to control increased thirst, prevents dehydration, and nighttime bedwetting in children.
Contradications
This medication is contraindicated in patients with low sodium levels in blood, high blood pressure, heart problems, kidney impairment and cystic fibrosis (disease with increased mucus density).
Side effects
The patient taking this medication might experience headache, nausea, upset stomach or flushing of the face.
Expert Advice
Indications:
This medication is indicated in patients with diabetes insipidus (water diabetes) or certain kinds of head injury or brain surgery, the body does not make enough vasopressin (water retaining hormone). This medication is also used to control increased thirst, prevents dehydration, and nighttime bedwetting in children.
Contraindications:
This medication is contraindicated in patients with low sodium levels in blood, high blood pressure, heart problems, kidney impairment and cystic fibrosis (disease with increased mucus density).
Precautions:
The patient taking this medication must be cautious in cases of allergies to this medication, kidney disease, high blood pressure, heart problems, increased thirst without being thirsty, and hyponatremia (low sodium in blood).
Side effects:
The patient taking this medication might experience headache, nausea, upset stomach or flushing of the face.
Pregnancy:
No definitive data regarding pregnant or lactating females is available, therefore, be cautious. Please refer to your healthcare provider for a risk/benefit assessment.
Lactation:
The effects of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your healthcare provider for further details.
FAQs
What are the uses of Desmopressin?
How to store Desmopressin?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (20-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
Will I see instant results?
It may take some time for the medicine to work effectively. Use it regularly and as prescribed by your healthcare provider for the best results.
What are the precautions for taking Desmopressin?
Following are the precautions for use of this medicine: • Do not use or discontinue this medicine if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine • Children are more sensitive to the side effects of this medicine • Limit use of alcohol
Does Desmopressin have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine can be used by pregnant women. The effects of this medicine in lactating females are unknown. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine.
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