Minirin
Minirin helps your kidneys concentrate urine, similar to a natural hormone, but it does not raise blood pressure.
Form
nenäsumute, liuos
Strength
2.5 mikrog/annos
Active Ingredient
Desmopressin acetate
Manufacturer
Ferring Lääkkeet Oy
How to Use
Dosage
For diabetes insipidus, typically 2-4 sprays (2.5 micrograms/spray) 1-2 times daily in the nose.
Method
Always follow your doctor's instructions. Tilt your head back slightly, insert the spray tip into one nostril, hold your breath, and spray once. If you need more than one spray, repeat in the other nostril, alternating nostrils for additional doses.
Important
Do not exceed 8 sprays per day unless specifically instructed by your doctor.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nasal congestion
- •Runny nose
- •Increased body temperature
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Mood swings
- •Nightmares
- •Nervousness
- •Aggression
- •Headache
- •Nosebleed
- •Upper respiratory infection
- •Stomach flu
- •Nausea
- •Stomach pain
RARE
- •Low sodium in blood (hyponatremia)
- •Vomiting
- •Allergic reaction
- •Dehydration
- •Confusion
- •Seizures
- •Coma
- •Dizziness
- •Drowsiness
- •High blood pressure
- •Shortness of breath
- •Diarrhea
- •Itching
- •Rash
- •Hives
- •Muscle spasms
- •Fatigue
- •Swelling in arms or legs
- •Chest pain
- •Chills
- •Weight gain
Important Warnings
- Do not use Minirin if you are allergic to desmopressin or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Do not use Minirin if you have a condition with excessive drinking or if you are being treated with diuretics (water pills).
- Use Minirin with caution in young children, elderly patients, and those with fluid imbalance. An adult should supervise if the medicine is given to a child.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking other medications, such as antidepressants, epilepsy medicines, diabetes medicines (sulfonylureas), or NSAIDs, as combining them with Minirin can cause too much fluid to build up in your body.
- Do not use Minirin if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as it contains chlorobutanol which may harm your baby and increase the risk of heart rhythm problems.
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)