What are desmopressin tablets (DDAVP)?
DESMOPRESSIN (DDAVP) is a man-made form of vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone, or ADH). In the body, vasopressin acts to balance the amount of salt and water in your body. Desmopressin (DDAVP) helps to prevent or control frequent urination, excessive thirst, and dehydration associated with decreased levels of vasopressin. Such problems occur with diabetes insipidus or certain brain injuries. Desmopressin (DDAVP)is also used to help stop frequent night-time urination or bedwetting. Generic desmopressin (DDAVP) tablets are available. What should my health care professional know before I receive desmopressin (DDAVP)? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: blood clots cystic fibrosis heart disease, including history of a heart attack or heart failure high blood pressure an unusual or allergic reaction to desmopressin (DDAVP), vasopressin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast-feeding How should I take this medicine (DDAVP)?