Desmopressin acetate nasal spray
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Overview
Desmopressin acetate nasal spray is a hormone analog that is FDA approved for the treatment of as antidiuretic replacement therapy in the management of central cranial diabetes insipidus and for management of the temporary polyuria and polydipsia following head trauma or surgery in the pituitary region. Common adverse reactions include fatigue, rhinitis, myocardial infarction, hyponatremia, hyposmolality, water intoxication syndrome, anaphylaxis, seizure.
Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Central Cranial Diabetes Insipidus
- DDAVP Nasal Spray is indicated as antidiuretic replacement therapy in the management of central cranial diabetes insipidus and for management of the temporary polyuria and polydipsia following head trauma or surgery in the pituitary region. It is ineffective for the treatment of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.
- The use of DDAVP Nasal Spray in patients with an established diagnosis will result in a reduction in urinary output with increase in urine osmolality and a decrease in plasma osmolality. This will allow the resumption of a more normal life-style with a decrease in urinary frequency and nocturia.
- There are reports of an occasional change in response with time, usually greater than 6 months. Some patients may show a decreased responsiveness, others a shortened duration of effect. There is no evidence this effect is due to the development of binding antibodies but may be due to a local inactivation of the peptide.
- Patients are selected for therapy by establishing the diagnosis by means of the water deprivation test, the hypertonic saline infusion test, and/or the response to antidiuretic hormone. Continued response to intranasal DDAVP can be monitored by urine volume and osmolality.
- DDAVP is also available as a solution for injection when the intranasal route may be compromised. These situations include nasal congestion and blockage, nasal discharge, atrophy of nasal mucosa, and severe atrophic rhinitis. Intranasal delivery may also be inappropriate where there is an impaired level of consciousness. In addition, cranial surgical procedures, such as transsphenoidal hypophysectomy create situations where an alternative route of administration is needed as in cases of nasal packing or recovery from surgery.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
- Vasopressin equivalent antidiuretic activity
- (Solution for injection) 4 mcg is equivalent to 16 international units of vasopressin; (DDAVP(R) nasal spray) 0.1 mL (10 mcg) per spray equivalent to 40 international units; (rhinal tube) 1 mL (0.1 mg) equivalent to 400 international units; (Stimate(R) nasal spray) 0.1 mL (150 mcg) per spray equivalent to 600 international units
- Hemophilia A, With factor VIII levels greater than 5%: 0.3 mcg/kg diluted in 50 mL sterile physiological saline, infused IV slowly over 15 to 30 minutes; monitor patient to determine necessity of further doses; tachyphylaxis may occur if given more often than every 48 hours
- Hemophilia A, With factor VIII levels greater than 5%: (Stimate(R)) less than 50 kg, 1 spray (150 mcg) INTRANASALLY in 1 nostril only, may be repeated based on laboratory response and clinical condition; perform test dose prior to therapeutic use to confirm appropriate coagulation profile response
- Hemophilia A, With factor VIII levels greater than 5%: (Stimate(R)) 50 kg and over, 1 spray (150 mcg) INTRANASALLY in each nostril, may be repeated based on laboratory response and clinical condition; perform test dose prior to therapeutic use to confirm appropriate coagulation profile response
- Neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus: (DDAVP(R)) 10 to 40 mcg/day (0.1 mL to 0.4 mL) INTRANASALLY, either as a single dose or 2 to 3 divided doses
- Neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus
- 2 to 4 mcg/day IV or SUBQ in 2 divided doses; comparable antidiuretic dose of the injection is about one-tenth (1/10) the intranasal dose
- Neurohypophyseal diabetes insipidus
- initial, 0.05 mg (one-half of the 0.1-mg tablet) ORALLY twice daily; maintenance 0.1 to 0.8 mg/day in divided doses
- Nocturia
- (Men) Orally disintegrating tablet, 100 mcg ORALLY once daily 1 hour before bedtime
- Nocturia
- (Women) Orally disintegrating tablet, 25 to 100 mcg ORALLY once daily 1 hour before bedtime[1]
- Primary nocturnal enuresis
- Initial, 0.2 mg ORALLY at bedtime; dose may be titrated up to 0.6 mg if necessary
- von Willebrand disease type 1 (Mild to Moderate), With factor VIII levels greater than 5%: 0.3 mcg/kg diluted in 50 mL sterile physiological saline, infused IV slowly over 15 to 30 minutes; monitor patient to determine necessity of further doses; tachyphylaxis may occur if given more often than every 48 hours
von Willebrand disease type 1 (Mild to Moderate), With factor VIII levels greater than 5%: (Stimate(R)) less than 50 kg, 1 spray (150 mcg) INTRANASALLY in one nostril only, may be repeated based on laboratory response and clinical condition; perform test dose prior to therapeutic use to confirm appropriate coagulation profile response
- von Willebrand disease type 1 (Mild to Moderate), With factor VIII levels greater than 5%: (Stimate(R)) 50 kg and over, 1 spray (150 mcg) INTRANASALLY in each nostril, may be repeated based on laboratory response and clinical condition; perform test dose prior to therapeutic use to confirm appropriate coagulation profile response
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
- Hemorrhage
- Uremia
- Nocturia
- Urinary incontinence
- Urine concentration test
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
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Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
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Non–Guideline-Supported Use
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Contraindications
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Warnings
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Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
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Postmarketing Experience
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Drug Interactions
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Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA):
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Desmopressin acetate nasal spray in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS):
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Desmopressin acetate nasal spray in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Desmopressin acetate nasal spray during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
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Pediatric Use
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Geriatic Use
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Gender
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Race
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Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Desmopressin acetate nasal spray in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
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Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
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Immunocompromised Patients
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Administration and Monitoring
Administration
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Monitoring
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IV Compatibility
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Overdosage
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Pharmacology
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Mechanism of Action
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Structure
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Pharmacodynamics
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Pharmacokinetics
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Nonclinical Toxicology
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Clinical Studies
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How Supplied
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Storage
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Patient Counseling Information
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Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Desmopressin acetate interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
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Look-Alike Drug Names
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References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
- ↑ Weiss JP, Zinner NR, Klein BM, Nørgaard JP (2012). "Desmopressin orally disintegrating tablet effectively reduces nocturia: results of a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial". Neurourol Urodyn. 31 (4): 441–7. doi:10.1002/nau.22243. PMID 22447415 PMID: 22447415 Check
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