DESMOPRESSIN
It is a analogue of vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone, ADH)Diabetes insipidus. Primary nocturnal enuresis. Nocturia associated with multiple sclerosis. Renal function testing.
Intranasally : Diabetes insipidus diagnosis: Adult and child 20 mcg. Diabetes insipidus treatment - Adult 10-40mcg daily ( in 1 or 2 divided doses) Child 5-20mcg. Infants may require lower doses.
Cardiac insufficiency, other conditions treated with diuretics.
Renal impairment, cardiovascular disease and hypertension (not indicated for nocturnal enuresis and nocturia in those over 65 years), cystic fibrosis.
Fluid retention, hyponatraemia on administration without restricting fluid intake, stomach ache, headache, nausea, vomiting, epistaxis. Alergic reations ranging from urticaria to anaphylaxis may occur.
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D-VOID | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. |