Desmopressin (By injection)
des-moe-PRES-in
Treats bleeding disorders. Also treats diabetes insipidus.
Drug classes
Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Hemostatic (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Desmopressin injection is used to treat bleeding in patients with hemophilia A or von Willebrand disease (Type I). It is also used to treat central cranial diabetes insipidus. This is a condition that causes the body to lose too much fluid and become dehydrated. Desmopressin injection is used to control frequent urination and increased thirst caused by certain types of brain injury or brain surgery.
Desmopressin is similar to a hormone that is produced in the body. It acts on the kidneys to reduce the flow of urine. For bleeding, desmopressin increases the blood levels of factor VIII and von Willebrand factor. This results in less bleeding for patients who have low levels of these agents.
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Injectable
Your doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.
A nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Missed dose: Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some medicines can affect how desmopressin works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following:
Carbamazepine Chlorpromazine Lamotrigine Medicine to treat depression Narcotic pain medicine An NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to desmopressin, or if you have moderate to severe kidney disease.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney disease, cystic fibrosis, or a history of blood clots.
This medicine may cause low levels of sodium in your blood. Carefully follow your doctor’s instructions about how much liquid to drink each day.
Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Confusion, weakness, muscle twitching, weight gain
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Headache, flushing
Mild stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
Pain, swelling, or burning pain where the needle is placed
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
DDAVP, Novaplus Desmopressin Acetate
There may be other brand names for this medicine.