Octostim
Octostim is a nasal spray that helps your blood clot better, preventing or stopping bleeding in people with mild bleeding problems.
Form
nenäsumute, liuos
Strength
150 mikrog/annos
Active Ingredient
Desmopressin acetate
Manufacturer
Ferring Lääkkeet Oy
How to Use
Dosage
One spray in each nostril (total 300 micrograms) when bleeding starts or half an hour before a medical procedure.
Method
First, blow your nose. Take off the cap. Check that the tube inside the bottle is in the liquid. If you haven't used the spray in 3 days, press the pump 2-6 times until a fine spray comes out. Put the tip into one nostril and spray once. Breathe normally. If you need more doses, spray into the other nostril next. Put the cap back on when done.
Important
The dose can be repeated every 12 hours for a maximum of 2-3 days.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Fast heartbeat
- •Stomach ache
- •Feeling sick (nausea)
- •Flushed face
- •Stuffy or runny nose
- •Nosebleed
- •Red eyes
RARE
- •Low sodium in the blood (hyponatremia)
- •Allergic reaction
- •Weight gain
- •Feeling confused
- •Seizures
- •Coma
- •Dizziness
- •Throwing up (vomiting)
- •Itching
- •Skin rash
- •Red itchy bumps on skin (hives)
- •Muscle cramps
- •Swollen hands and feet
- •Feeling tired
Important Warnings
- Be careful if you have problems with your body's fluid balance or if there's a risk of too much fluid in your brain.
- Drink only enough to quench your thirst, no more than 1.5 liters (about 6 glasses) per day for adults.
- Call your doctor or go to the hospital if you bleed a lot or if Octostim doesn't work right away.
- Tell your doctor about all other medicines you take, especially for depression, epilepsy, diabetes, or certain pain relievers, as they can cause your body to hold too much fluid when used with Octostim.