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    • DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE (Generic for DDAVP)

DESMOPRESSIN (des moe PRESS in) is a man made form of the hormone vasopressin. It helps to reduce frequent urination and excessive thirst. This medicine is used to treat central diabetes insipidus and bed wetting. It is also used in patients after a head injury or certain brain surgeries.


DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE (Generic for DDAVP) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Desmopressin Acetate 0.2mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Mild
    Notes for Consumers: Avoid alcohol-containing drinks while taking Desmopressin. Alcohol may work against the beneficial actions of Desmopressin (Desmopressin usually works to decrease urination).
    Notes for Professionals: Acute ethanol intoxication causes diuresis presumably resulting from inhibition of vasopressin release from the posterior pituitary gland. Based on this response, the antidiuretic response to desmopressin may be reduced in patients receiving ethanol concomitantly. Caution should be used when coadministering these agents.

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