Desmopressin Sandoz
Desmopressin Sandoz helps your kidneys make less urine, which can treat certain conditions like bedwetting, frequent nighttime urination, and a type of diabetes called diabetes insipidus.
Form
resoribletti
Strength
60 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Desmopressin acetate
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will tell you how much to take. Typically, for adults and children, it's 60 to 120 micrograms once a day at bedtime, or three times a day for diabetes insipidus.
Method
Place the tablet under your tongue. It will dissolve there without water.
Important
Do not take more than 240 micrograms in a single day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Low blood sodium (salt) levels
- •Dizziness
- •High blood pressure
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Stomach pain
- •Diarrhea
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting (being sick)
- •Problems with urination (e.g., frequent peeing during the day)
- •Swelling in hands, arms, feet, or legs
- •Tiredness
RARE
- •Difficulty sleeping
- •Drowsiness (feeling sleepy)
- •Tingling feeling
- •Vision problems
- •Spinning sensation (vertigo)
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Low blood pressure when standing up
- •Shortness of breath
- •Stomach upset (indigestion, heartburn, gas, bloating)
- •Sweating
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Hives (itchy red spots)
- •Muscle cramps
- •Muscle pain
- •Sudden urge to pee
- •Feeling unwell
- •Chest pain
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Weight gain
- •Increased liver enzyme levels
- •Decreased blood potassium levels
- •Confusion
- •Severe allergic reaction
- •Seizures (fits)
- •Dehydration
- •Weakness
- •Coma (unconsciousness)
- •High blood sodium (salt) levels
- •Anxiety
- •Irritability
- •Nightmares
- •Mood changes
- •Depression
- •Hallucinations
- •Reduced attention
- •Increased muscle movements
- •Nosebleed
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to desmopressin or any other ingredients.
- If you are taking this for bedwetting or frequent nighttime urination, drink as little as possible 1 hour before and up to 8 hours after taking the tablet. Too much fluid can cause serious problems.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe kidney or heart problems, very low sodium levels in your blood, or drink unusually large amounts of fluid.
- Stop taking the medicine and see a doctor right away if you get a very bad headache, nausea, vomiting, unexplained weight gain, confusion, or seizures. These could be signs of too much fluid in your body.
- Stop taking the medicine and see a doctor right away if you have signs of a serious allergic reaction, like a rash, itching, fever, or swelling of your face, tongue, or throat that makes it hard to breathe or swallow.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category D
Avoid use in older adults. Risk of fluid retention and hyponatraemia. Treatment of ADH deficiency can be started under specialist supervision. (updated 6.11.2023)