Desmopressin
Information about Desmopressin
Desmopressin Uses
Desmopressin is used in the treatment of bleeding esophageal varices, diabetes insipidus and bed-wetting.
How Desmopressin works
Desmopressin is a synthetic form of vasopressin (natural hormone that balances water). It works by causing reabsorption of water from the kidneys which controls excessive thirst and urination in diabetes insipidus. It also helps decrease night-time urine production and bedwetting in children. In addition to these, it reduces bleeding episodes by promoting the release of blood clotting factors.
Common side effects of Desmopressin
Xerostomia
Available Medicine for Desmopressin
MinirinFerring Pharmaceuticals
₹484 to ₹16067 variant(s)
DpressinUnited Biotech Pvt Ltd
₹244 to ₹14952 variant(s)
AdiuretinSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹420 to ₹12472 variant(s)
RepressinAdexa Pharma Private Ltd
₹14401 variant(s)
DessinChemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd
₹540 to ₹12902 variant(s)
D ViodSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹10381 variant(s)
D VoidSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹10802 variant(s)
Expert advice for Desmopressin
- You have been prescribed Desmopressin for the treatment of diabetes insipidus and/or bed-wetting.
- Limit the amount of fluids you drink with this medication.
- Desmopressin can cause low sodium levels in your body. Get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels.
- Inform your doctor if you develop an infection, fever, diarrhea, or vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor if you have sudden weight gain or swelling in your arms and legs that does not go away.