Desmopressin STADA
This medicine helps your kidneys concentrate urine, reducing how much you pee, especially at night.
Form
resoribletti
Strength
120 mikrog
Active Ingredient
Desmopressin acetate
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
The dose is individual and depends on your condition, typically 1-2 tablets (60 or 120 micrograms each) taken up to three times a day, or once at night for bedwetting or nocturia.
Method
Place the tablet under your tongue; it will dissolve without water.
Important
Your doctor will set your maximum daily dose; always limit fluid intake as instructed to avoid problems.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Low blood sodium (hyponatremia)
- •Dizziness
- •High blood pressure
- •Abdominal pain
- •Nausea
- •Diarrhea
- •Constipation
- •Vomiting
- •Bladder and urethra related symptoms
- •Swelling in hands, arms, feet, or legs
- •Fatigue
RARE
- •Sleep difficulties
- •Drowsiness
- •Tingling sensation
- •Visual disturbances
- •Vertigo (spinning sensation)
- •Palpitations (feeling your heartbeat)
- •Low blood pressure upon standing
- •Shortness of breath
- •Indigestion, bloating, gas
- •Sweating
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Hives
- •Muscle cramps
- •Muscle pain
- •Chest pain
- •Flu-like symptoms
- •Weight gain
- •Increased liver enzymes
- •Low blood potassium
- •Confusion
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- •Dehydration
- •High blood sodium
- •Seizures
- •Weakness
- •Coma
- •Emotional instability
- •Aggressiveness
- •Anxiety symptoms
- •Nightmares
- •Mood swings
- •Irritability
- •Abnormal behavior
- •Emotional disorders
- •Depression
- •Hallucinations
- •Reduced attention
- •Increased muscle movements
- •Nosebleed
Important Warnings
- Do not take if allergic to desmopressin or any other ingredient.
- Do not take if you have a very strong urge to drink, heart failure, kidney problems, or very low sodium levels.
- You must limit your fluid intake as instructed by your doctor, especially 1 hour before and 8 hours after taking the medicine for bedwetting or nocturia, to avoid serious side effects like low sodium.
- Tell your doctor if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid or adrenal gland problems, or if you get a fever, vomiting, or diarrhea during treatment.
- Seek immediate medical attention if you experience severe headache, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, weight gain, confusion, or seizures, as these could be signs of dangerously low sodium levels in your blood.
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- This medicine is not for children under 5 years old with bedwetting, or adults 65 years or older with nocturia.
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)