DDAVP (desmopressin) is a synthetic version of the hormone vasopressin, used to inhibit urination and/or excessive thirst in central diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, and other instances. Individuals who have mild to moderate hemophilia A or von Willebrand disease may also use DDAVP prior to surgery, as it can help control bleeding.

Individuals planning to buy DDAVP for any purpose should be aware that fluid regulation might be required, and it will certainly be modified in the body. Patients who are prone to fluid or electrolyte imbalances may want to consider alternative products; at a minimum discuss risks with a doctor before use.

This page is for DDAVP tablets and rapidly-dissolving tablets (DesmoMelt). It's also possible to buy DDAVP as a nasal spray or as an injection, though injections are typically reserved for healthcare settings.

According to USA regulatory agencies, tablets are considered safer than the nasal spray, as the nasal spray has caused seizures in individuals who have low sodium levels. The nasal spray is no longer approved for use in young children in the US. Elsewhere in the world it is approved, and there is no particular distinction made between the two, other than dosage differences.

This product is sold under a number of names, depending on its formulation, location, and purpose. One can buy DDAVP as Minirin, DesmoMelt, Noctiva, Stimate, and others.

Managing Diabetes Insipidus

The majority of patients buy DDAVP tablets to treat central diabetes insipidus. Dosage is determined by patient response to treatment, and may change regularly at the start. The general goal of treatment with DDAVP is to use the lowest dose possible that produces effective results, with effective results being adequate duration of sleep (not needing to get up to urinate) and adequate (not excessive) turnover of water.

In otherwise healthy adults age 13 and up:

• Start with 0.05 mg twice per day (1/2 of the 0.1 mg tablet; tablets can be split)
• Dosage may be increased according to patient response.
• The majority of patients find 0.1 to 0.8 mg per day to be sufficient.

Effects should be noticeable a few days after starting treatment. A doctor may recommend adjusting fluid intake, particularly before bed. It's important to work with a doctor, at least at the start of treatment, to determine the ideal dosage and monitor for side effects.

DDAVP can be used in patients much younger than 13, but a doctor will need to consider the correct dosage. Patients under age 6 may require different formulas, such as dissolving tablets (DesmoMelt), as young children are not inclined to swallow tablets.

Treatment may continue indefinitely, provided the medication continues to produce results and no side effects develop.

Nocturnal Urination

DDAVP can inhibit bedwetting in patients age 6 and up, including the elderly, as long as other causes---such as physical deformities or injury---have been ruled out. Prior to 6 years old bedwetting is fairly common and it's usually not considered something that should be treated with medication.

In patients age 6 and up:

• Start with 0.2 mg before bedtime.
• Dosage may be increased to 0.4 or 0.6 mg before bedtime if needed.
• Do not exceed 0.6 mg in children. If it doesn't produce results at this dosage, alternatives should be considered.

Fluid intake should be minimized one hour prior to administering DDAVP, and maintained for at least 8 hours after a dose has been administered. Patients who have electrolyte imbalances may not want to buy DDAVP for this reason, especially for use in young children.

Treatment typically does not exceed six consecutive months, and some patients---particularly children---may relapse when treatment ends. The medication can also be used as-needed, for example to keep a child dry during a sleepover, once an effective dose has been determined but the patient relapsed after treatment ended. Daily use should not exceed one week for as-needed use.

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