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Stimate

Brand Names

; DDAVP® ; Stimate®

Foreign Brand Names

; Octostim® (Canada)

Therapeutic Categories

Vasopressin Analog, Synthetic

Reasons not to take this medicine

• If you have an allergy to desmopressin or any other part of the medicine.
• If you have a bleeding disorder like von Willebrand disease then ask healthcare provider if you can safely take this medicine.

What is this medicine used for?

• This medicine is used to control bedwetting and urine output in patients who have central diabetes insipidus.

How does it work?

• Desmopressin is a man-made form of a chemical found in the body called vasopressin. This medicine decreases the amount of urine passing out of the body.

How is it best taken?

• If you are using this medicine to prevent bedwetting, take at bedtime.
• Use solution and spray in the nose only.
• Do not use spray in children younger than 6 years of age.
• Blow your nose before using nasal spray or solution.
• Read directions on solution and spray bottle carefully before using.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

What are the precautions when taking this medicine?

• Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor). May prevent medicine from working as well.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.

What are the common side effects of this medicine?

• Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
• Nausea. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
• Belly pain and cramps.

What should I monitor?

• Check blood work. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Keep track of the number of bedwetting episodes if you are using the medicine for this.
• Follow up with healthcare provider.

Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately

• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.

How should I store this medicine?

• Store tablets in a tight, light-resistant container at room temperature.
• Store nasal spray at room temperature.
• Store nasal solution in refrigerator.

General statements

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).