Desmopressin

Generic name: desmopressin (oral/sublingual) [ DEZ-mo-press-in ]
Brand names: DDAVP, Nocdurna
Dosage forms: oral tablet (0.1 mg; 0.2 mg); sublingual tablet (27.7 mcg; 55.3 mcg)
Drug class:Antidiuretic hormones

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 14, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is desmopressin?

Desmopressin is used to treat nighttime bed-wetting, central diabetes insipidus, and increased thirst and urination caused by head surgery or head trauma.

Desmopressin is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the pituitary gland and regulates how the body uses water.

Desmopressin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not use desmopressin if you have severe kidney disease or hyponatremia (low sodium levels in your body). You also should not take Nocdurna if you have severe thirst, uncontrolled hypertension, heart failure, high levels of a hormone that causes fluid retention, or if you take a diuretic or use steroid medication.

Limit your intake of water and other fluids while you are using desmopressin. Drinking too much water may lead to a serious, life-threatening electrolyte imbalance.

Call your doctor right away if you have signs of low sodium:headache, confusion, muscle cramps, severe weakness, vomiting, loss of coordination, and feeling restless or unsteady.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use desmopressin if...