Desmopressin

What Are The Uses Of Desmopressin?

Desmopressin is used in the treatment of following conditions:

• Haemophilia A
• Diabetes insipidus
• Bed wetting, night time urination
• High urea levels in blood

What Are The Side Effects Of Desmopressin?

The common side effects of Desmopressin are:

• Diarrhoea
• Facial flushing
• Headache
• Stomach upset

Some severe (but rare) side effects are:

• Mental / mood changes
• Sudden weight gain
• Low sodium levels in blood
• Seizures, fainting
• Muscle weakness
• Nausea, vomiting

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Desmopressin?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug desmopressin or any other allergies.
• Heart disease, high blood pressure
• Mineral imbalance, kidney disease
• Low sodium levels in blood