Ferring
SKU: 18842
An antidiuretic medication that contains desmopressin, a synthetic analogue of vasopressin. It reduces urine production and is used in the management of conditions associated with excessive urination and thirst.
Indications:
- Primary nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) in patients over 6 years old.
- Nocturia due to nocturnal polyuria in adults.
- Central diabetes insipidus.
- Management of cranial diabetes insipidus following head injury or surgery.
Main Active Ingredient:
- Desmopressin acetate 60 mcg.
Precautions:
- Should be prescribed and monitored by a healthcare professional.
- Risk of water intoxication and hyponatremia if fluid intake is not restricted.
- Contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min).
- Contraindicated in patients with hyponatremia or history of hyponatremia.
- Use with caution in elderly patients, those with cardiovascular disease, cystic fibrosis, or conditions associated with fluid/electrolyte imbalance.
- Avoid alcohol during treatment, as it can reduce the effect.
- Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
Side Effects:
- Headache.
- Abdominal pain.
- Nausea.
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting.
- Dizziness.
- Fatigue.
- Dry mouth.
- Hyponatremia.
allergic reactions (rash, pruritus, edema)
water intoxication.
Drug-Drug Interactions:
- NSAIDs.
- Tricyclic antidepressants, SSRIs, chlorpromazine, carbamazepine, lamotrigine:.
- Loop diuretics and systemic glucocorticoids.
- Alcohol.
Indications:
- Primary nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting) in patients over 6 years old.
- Nocturia due to nocturnal polyuria in adults.
- Central diabetes insipidus.
- Management of cranial diabetes insipidus following head injury or surgery.
Main Active Ingredient:
- Desmopressin acetate 60 mcg.
Precautions:
- Should be prescribed and monitored by a healthcare professional.
- Risk of water intoxication and hyponatremia if fluid intake is not restricted.
- Contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance < 50 mL/min).
- Contraindicated in patients with hyponatremia or history of hyponatremia.
- Use with caution in elderly patients, those with cardiovascular disease, cystic fibrosis, or conditions associated with fluid/electrolyte imbalance.
- Avoid alcohol during treatment, as it can reduce the effect.
- Not recommended for children under 6 years of age.
Side Effects:
- Headache.
- Abdominal pain.
- Nausea.
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting.
- Dizziness.
- Fatigue.
- Dry mouth.
- Hyponatremia.
allergic reactions (rash, pruritus, edema)
water intoxication.
Drug-Drug Interactions:
- NSAIDs.
- Tricyclic antidepressants, SSRIs, chlorpromazine, carbamazepine, lamotrigine:.
- Loop diuretics and systemic glucocorticoids.
- Alcohol.
Desmopressin acetate,Gelatin,Mannitol,Citric acid anhydrous.
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