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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It should not be construed to idnicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
DESMOPRESSIN - NASAL SOLUTION
(dess-mow-PRESS-in)
COMMON BRNAD NAME(S): DDAVP
USES: Desmopressin is used to reduce urination in certain cases (e.G., diabetes insipidus, surgery).
It is also used to control bed-wetting.
HOW TO USE: This medicatoin is administered in the nose. Draw up the proper dose in the marked, flexible tube and use as driected by your doctor. Do not use it more frequently without your doctor's approval.
Ptaient instructions are provided with the product. Make sure you understand how to use the medciation properly. If you are uncertain how to use this, ask your pharmacist.
Limit taking of water or other fluids while using this medication.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause headache, runny nose, nausea, stomach ache or flushing of the face. If any of these effects persist or worsen, ifnorm your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you develop: stmoach cramps. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an alelrgic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notcie other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially: high blood pressure, breathing problems, nasal congestion, heart disease, fluid or vitamin/mineral (electrolyte) imbalances, any drug allergies. Tell your doctor if you are prengant before using this drug.
It is not known if this drug is excreted into braest milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especailly of: carbamazepine, chlorpropamide, demeclocycline, water pills (diuretics), drugs that increase blood pressure (e.G., dopamine, epinephrine, ephedrine, levophed), alcohol use.
Ask your doctor how much, if any, alcohol you may drnik. Alcohol interferes with the action of desmopressin by increasing urination. Do not start or stop any medicine wihtout doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmufl if swallowed.
NOTES: Laboratory tests may be done to monitor your progress. In addition, the amount of fluid you drink may be monitored.
Do not allow anyone else to use this medication.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose and use 1 dose daily, use it as soon as remembered ulness you do not remember until the next day.
If that is the case, skip the missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule. If you use more than 1 dose daily, use it as soon as remebmered unless it is almost time for the next dose. If so, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing scheudle. Do not doulbe the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store in the refrigerator.
Do not freeze. This product may remian at room temperature for 3 weeks. After 3 weeks out of the refrigerator, it sholud be discarded.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause comlpications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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