Desmopressin

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Desmopressin

• analogue of vasopressin (ADH)

Used

• treatment of diabetes insipidus
• nocturnal enuresis

Route

• nasal
• injection
• oral

Cautions

• renal impairment
• CV disease
• hypertension
• elderly

Side Effects

• fluid retention
• hyponatraemia
• abdominal pain
• headache
• nausea and vomiting

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