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Desmopressin Acetate – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: DESMOPRESSIN

Strength: 10 mcg | Form: Liquid For Nasal Spray

Price in UAE: AED 148.35

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Desmopressin Acetate

Class:| Antidiuretic hormone analog Use:| Treatment of central diabetes insipidus, management of nocturia due to nocturnal polyuria, and treatment of hemophilia A and von Willebrand's disease (type I) Adult dose:| Central diabetes insipidus: 10-40 mcg daily, divided into 1-3 doses; Nocturia: 10-40 mcg at bedtime Pediatric dose:| Central diabetes insipidus: Initial 5 mcg daily, titrated to 10-30 mcg daily in divided doses Side effects:| Nasal congestion, headache, nausea, abdominal pain,

Drug Class

| Antidiuretic hormone analog

Uses & Indications

| Treatment of central diabetes insipidus, management of nocturia due to nocturnal polyuria, and treatment of hemophilia A and von Willebrand's disease (type I)

Storage Requirements

Not available

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: APOTEX CORP., United States of America

Package Size

5ml Bottle

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 148.35

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

| Central diabetes insipidus: 10-40 mcg daily, divided into 1-3 doses; Nocturia: 10-40 mcg at bedtime

Pediatric Dose

| Central diabetes insipidus: Initial 5 mcg daily, titrated to 10-30 mcg daily in divided doses

Side Effects

| Nasal congestion, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, hyponatremia, fatigue

Contraindications & Precautions

| Hy

Important Warnings

Not available

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Desmopressin Acetate available in UAE pharmacies:

DESMOPRESSIN 10 mcg Liquid For Nasal Spray MINIRIN MELT 120 mcg Sublingual Tablets MINIRIN MELT 240 mcg Sublingual Tablets MINIRIN MELT 60 mcg Sublingual Tablets NICTUR 360 mcg Oral Solution NOCTISSIN 10 mcg Liquid For Nasal Spray OCTIM 150 mcg Aerosol For Nasal Spray OCTIM 150 mcg Aerosol For Nasal Spray

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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