Using The Medication Ddavp
December 1st, 2008

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DDAVP or by it's generic name, Desmopressin Acetate, it is a medication with a variety of uses. It has been used to control bed wetting in children, loss of excessive water in individuals suffering from diabetes insipidus, and to control excessive thirst and urination in patients with brain injuries. It has also been marketed under the name, Stimate, as a blood clotting agent for certain types of hemophiliacs.

What forms does DDAVP come in and what are their indications?

DDAVP is currently produced in three different forms. Your doctor will decide which one is best for you. The three forms are a nasal spray, nasal drops and tablets. Each of these forms has it's own special niche and your doctor will be able to decide which one best fits your situation.

All three forms of DDAVP are suitable for treatment of Diabetes Insipidus and your doctor can prescribe the appropriate form for you after a bit of testing to discern just how much of the medication your body requires and how responsive your body is to the treatment. Your physician will likely make several adjustments to your dosage before fully achieving the desired result because each person will respond differently to treatment.

The nasal spray and drops are generally prescribed for children over the age of six years who are having trouble with bed wetting or enuresis. Again, the exact dosage will require trial and error to achieve the desired result. For those needing just a little help, the spray will be sufficient. Those with a more severe problem will require more medication and thus the doctor will prescribe the nasal drops.

The use of DDAVP nasal spray or drops is also indicated in the case of hemophiliacs as a blood clotting agent. Again the dosage will be controlled by your physician and your own bodies responsiveness to the medication.

Is it safe for me?

While DDAVP is safe for most people, some individuals may need to exercise caution. As with any drug, if you have an allergy to this medication or any of its component parts, do not take this medicine. If you suffer from high blood pressure or coronary disease, be very cautious in the use of this medication as it may cause extreme spikes or drops in the blood pressure, creating an unsafe condition. Conditions involving fluid and electrolyte imbalances, such as Cystic Fibrosis, can create special dangers for the individual taking DDAVP so make sure your doctor knows if you have these conditions before beginning DDAVP therapy DDAVP may also have drug interactions with your other medications so be sure your doctor knows every medication you are taking. Drugs that raise the blood pressure pose a particular danger for interaction with DDAVP as do the drugs, Clofibrate, Glyburide and Epinephrine.

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, make sure your doctor knows this before taking DDAVP. While there is no clinical proof to establish a link between DDAVP and birth defects, it is still recommended that pregnant women do not take the drug unless there are no other options. There is also no evidence that the drug is passed thru breast milk but your doctor should be consulted prior to taking the medication while breast-feeding.

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