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What is desmopressin 0.1 mg used for?
Desmopressin is a man-made form of vasopressin and is used to replace a low level of vasopressin. This medication helps to control increased thirst and too much urination due to these conditions, and helps prevent dehydration.
What is desmopressin acetate tablets used for?
Desmopressin is also used to control excessive thirst and the passage of an abnormally large amount of urine that may occur after a head injury or after certain types of surgery. Desmopressin is also used to control bed-wetting. Desmopressin is in a class of medications called hormones.
What does desmopressin do to urine?
Desmopressin is similar to a hormone that is produced in the body. It acts on the kidneys to reduce the flow of urine. This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
How long does desmopressin acetate take to work?
After the tablet or nasal spray/solution is given, desmopressin usually starts to work within 1 hour. After an injection is given, desmopressin usually starts to work within 15 to 30 minutes.
Can you drink water after taking desmopressin?
Use the medicine exactly as directed. Limit your intake of water and other fluids while you are using desmopressin. Drinking too much water may lead to a serious, life-threatening electrolyte imbalance. Fluid restriction is especially important in children and older adults using desmopressin.
Can desmopressin cause weight gain?
A: If you drink large volumes of fluids and take too much desmopressin, your body may become overloaded with fluid, which could result in headaches, dizziness and abnormal weight gain.
Does desmopressin cause weight gain?
Does desmopressin cause memory loss?
The results confirm that memory impairment is a common side-effect of ECT and suggest that desmopressin may prevent ECT-induced memory impairment by its effects on memory and the learning process.
Is weight gain a side effect of desmopressin?
Overdose symptoms may include headache, confusion, drowsiness, rapid weight gain, or urination problems.
Is cranberry good for overactive bladder?
Cranberry juice helps fight off bladder infections, but it can be a culprit in worsening overactive bladder symptoms. The berries’ acidity can irritate the bladder, and although its diuretic action helps flush out the bladder and urethra, it will also make you go more frequently.