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Article: Desmopressin (DDAVP). (Medication Update).(Brief Article)
- Article from:
- Southern Medical Journal
- Article date:
- February 1, 2002
- Author:
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MODE OF ACTION
Synthetic vasopressin analogue.
EFFECTS ON NOCTURNAL ENURESIS
The stimulation of antidiuretic response may help to concentrate the urine, reducing urine volume, which prevents overfilling of the bladder.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Known hypersensitivity to desmopressin or other formulation components.
Pregnancy Category B.