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DDAVP |
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- Description - |
DDAVP nasal spray, nose drops, and tablets are given to prevent or control the frequent urination and loss of water associated with diabetes insipidus (a rare condition characterized by very large quantities of diluted urine and excessive thirst). They are also used to treat frequent passage of urine and increased thirst in people with certain brain injuries, and those who have undergone surgery in the pituitary region of the brain. DDAVP nasal spray and nose drops are also prescribed to help stop some types of bedwetting.
Stimate nasal spray is used to stop bleeding in certain types of hemophilia (failure of the blood to clot). |
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- Common Side Effects - |
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Abdominal pain,chills,conjunctivitis (pinkeye),depression,dizziness,inability to produce tears,leg rash,nostril pain,rash,stomach or intestinal upset,swelling around the eyes,weakness |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Any drug used to increase blood pressure
Clofibrate (Atromid-S)
Glyburide (Micronase)
Epinephrine (EpiPen)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Aventis Pharmaceuticals |
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500 Arcola Road, PO Box 1200 |
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Collegeville, PA 19426-0107 |
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USA |
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