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Desmopressin (Desmopressin Acetate) - Summary

 
 



DESMOPRESSIN SUMMARY

Desmopressin acetate are a synthetic analogue of the natural pituitary hormone 8-arginine vasopressin (ADH), is an antidiuretic hormone affecting renal water conservation.

Central Diabetes Insipidus:

Desmopressin acetate tablets are indicated as antidiuretic replacement therapy in the management of central diabetes insipidus and for the management of the temporary polyuria and polydipsia following head trauma or surgery in the pituitary region. Desmopressin acetate tablets are ineffective for the treatment of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.

Patients were selected for therapy based on the diagnosis by means of the water deprivation test, the hypertonic saline infusion test, and/or response to antidiuretic hormone. Continued response to desmopressin acetate can be monitored by measuring urine volume and osmolality.

Primary Nocturnal Enuresis:

Desmopressin acetate tablets are indicated for the management of primary nocturnal enuresis. Desmopressin acetate tablets may be used alone or as an adjunct to behavioral conditioning or other non-pharmacologic intervention.


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Desmopressin

Desmopressin and oxybutynin in monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial and an assessment of predictive factors. [2012]
evaluated... CONCLUSIONS: Our findings highlight that anticholinergic agents may play an

Efficacy and safety of desmopressin for treatment of nocturia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of double-blinded trials. [2011.09.07]
PURPOSE: The purpose of this analysis was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of desmopressin for the treatment of nocturia... CONCLUSIONS: Administered desmopressin was an effective and well-tolerated treatment for nocturia.

Desmopressin acetate in percutaneous ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy: a randomized controlled trial. [2011.06]
BACKGROUND: Bleeding complications occur in one-third of percutaneous kidney biopsies and increase costs of the hospital stay. The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of prebiopsy administration of desmopressin acetate versus placebo in the incidence of postbiopsy bleeding complications... CONCLUSIONS: Prebiopsy desmopressin administration decreases the risk of bleeding and hematoma size in patients undergoing percutaneous kidney biopsy without a cost increase. Copyright (c) 2011 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Patients with severe aortic valve stenosis and impaired platelet function benefit from preoperative desmopressin infusion. [2011.05]
BACKGROUND: Patients with severe aortic valve stenosis have a markedly reduced platelet function as measured by a prolonged collagen adenosine diphosphate closure time (CADP-CT) determined by the platelet function analyzer PFA-100. We hypothesized that such patients may benefit from desmopressin when they present with prolonged CADP-CT due to the specific action of desmopressin on von Willebrand factor (VWF) and CADP-CT... CONCLUSIONS: Prolonged CADP-CT indicates platelet dysfunction in severe aortic valve stenosis, and can guide the use of desmopressin as an effective prohemostatic agent in patients with severe aortic valve stenosis. Copyright (c) 2011 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Reducing nocturia in the elderly: a randomized placebo-controlled trial of staggered furosemide and desmopressin. [2011.03]
AIMS: The purpose of this study was to investigate efficacy, safety, and impact on quality of sleep of staggered furosemide and desmopressin in the treatment of nocturia in the elderly... CONCLUSIONS: Staggered furosemide and desmopressin provide an effective and well-tolerated treatment for nocturia in the elderly. Copyright (c) 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

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Clinical Trials Related to Desmopressin

Desmopressin Response in the Young [Completed]
The purpose of this study is to determine whether desmopressin administered as a melt tablet is effective in reducing the number of wet nights in children and adolescents who suffer from bedwetting.

Effect of Aspirin, Hemodilution and Desmopressin on Platelet Dysfunction [Completed]
Study hypothesis: Desmopressin (DDAVP) can improve platelet function under influence of aspirin, hemodilution and mild hypothermia Mild hypothermia (34-35oC) is known to cause platelet dysfunction. This could lead to increased surgical bleeding and increased transfusion requirement during surgery. Although this hypothermia-induced platelet dysfunction seems to be reversible with warming, this is not always possible or desirable. Desmopressin (DDAVP) is a drug which has proven efficacy in improving platelet function in uraemic and cirrhosis patients, and in reducing blood loss in selected surgeries. In a recent study, we have found that subcutaneous injection of 1. 5 mcg (1/10th the usual dose) is already sufficient to fully reverse the platelet dysfunction seen at 32oC. We have demonstrated in another study that prolongation of the bleeding time in a 20% hemodiluted sample predicts increased postoperative bleeding after total knee replacement. We have therefore designed this study as a follow up to our last two studies on DDAVP and hypothermia, to investigate whether hemodilution affects hypothermia induced platelet dysfunction and the response to DDAVP. In addition, another common cause of perioperative platelet dysfunction is the intake of COX inhibitors, particularly aspirin by patients. Therefor the effect of aspirin on hypothermia induced platelet dysfunction and the response to DDAVP, will also be investigated.

Efficacy and Safety of Desmopressin Melt for the Treatment of Nocturia [Completed]
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of several doses of the melt formulation of desmopressin in a broad population of adult patients with nocturia.

Analgesic Efficacy of Intranasal Desmopressin in Acute Renal Colic [Recruiting]
In this study we will compare pain intensity and side effects at different time points after the intranasal administration of desmopressin or placebo in patients with acute renal colic pain.

An Extension Study Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of a Fast-Dissolving ("Melt") Formulation of Desmopressin for the Treatment of Nocturia in Adults [Completed]
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of several doses of the melt formulation of desmopressin in a broad population of adult patients with nocturia.

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PATIENT REVIEWS / RATINGS / COMMENTS

Based on a total of 1 ratings/reviews, Desmopressin has an overall score of 9. The effectiveness score is 10 and the side effect score is 8. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst.
 

Desmopressin review by care giver of 16 year old male patient

  Rating
Overall rating:  
Effectiveness:   Highly Effective
Side effects:   Mild Side Effects
  
Treatment Info
Condition / reason:   weak bladder wet bed
Dosage & duration:   1 dose daily before bed - each nostril (dosage frequency: once a day) for the period of 2 years
Other conditions:   /
Other drugs taken:   /
  
Reported Results
Benefits:   gave son the confidence to go to sleep as he had been staying awake - worried to sleep for fear of wetting the bed, proved to son not his fault as he blamed himself, helped with washing of bedding every day - stress. Gave son the confidence to sleep at other venues loke friends houses, he would never have done that
Side effects:   son put on weight, the dr said this was not linked but when son stopped the medication he lost weight
Comments:   Nasil spray one spray and inhail before bed time- combined with reduced drinks especially caffine before bed time. This was nightly and each canister lasted about two months

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