DDAVP (Desmopressin)

DDAVP Information:

DDAVP (generic name: Desmopressin Acetate) is an approved medication for the treatment of nocturnal enuresis (bed wetting), diabetes insipidus, von Willebrand’s disease and increased thirst and urination caused by head trauma or surgery. It is also prescribed following surgery for the removalof the pituitary gland, and for the management of mild to moderate hemophilia. Desmopressin is used to control the amount of urine that the kidneys produce. In people who have diabetes insipidus and head injuries, the body doesn’t make sufficient vasopressin, a hormone that occurs naturally in the body in the pituitary glands. Vasopressin is essential in the body for the regulation of blood pressure, stomach and intestinal movements, uterine function and kidney function. Desmopressin is a synthetic version of this hormone, and is used to increase low levels of the hormone. DDAVP is used to reduce the amount of bedwetting episodes in children, and helps to control thirst and frequent urination is adults with diabetes insipidus and head injury.

DDAVP Desmopressin from Canada

Canada Drugs Online is proud to offer you the brand DDAVP from Canada manufactured by Ferring and the generic Desmopression manufactured by a different manufacturer. Please call us toll free at 1877-900-3784. We also carry the brand DDAVP from Turkey and India manufactured by Ferring. We may sometimes carry the brand DDAVP from United Kingdom manufactured by Ferring.

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DDAVP Side Effects:

As with any drug, there may be side effects from taking DDAVP including headache, nausea, mild stomach pain, diarrhea, redness or tingling of the skin. More serious side effects may include severe nausea and vomiting, weakness, loss of appetite, severe headache, restlessness, irritability, seizure, muscle pain or weakness, swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, anxiety, confusion and hallucinations. If you experience any side effects you must seek medical attention immediately for safety.

DDAVP Directions:

You should follow the instructions of the doctor who prescribed DDAVP to you. Directions and dosage information can also be found on the pack or leaflet inside the pack. DDAVP comes in tablet form. You should swallow DDAVP with a small amount of water. It is important to reduce your intake of water while taking DDAVP. DDAVP should be stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight and heat.

DDAVP Precautions:

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of DDAVP, you should avoid taking it and inform your doctor. You must consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions including kidney or liver disease, cystic fibrosis, congestive heart failure, high or low blood pressure, psychological disorders, electrolyte imbalance or any form of heart disease. You must consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications as they may interact with DDAVP, including carbamazepine, chlorpromazine, lamotrigine, oxybutynin, vasopressin, narcotic pain medications, antidepressants, erectile dysfunction medications, high blood pressure medications, prostate disorder medications, beta blockers and NSAIDs including ibuprofen. It is important that you inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding as DDAVP may cause harm to unborn and new born babies. It is important to reduce your intake of water while taking DDAVP (desmopressin) as too much water can cause the body to lose sodium, which can lead to a life threatening electrolyte imbalance.