DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE
DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE; Generic name: DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE; Manufacturer: Dr.Reddys' Laboratories Inc.
| Brand name | DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE |
|---|---|
| Generic name | DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE |
| Manufacturer | Dr.Reddys' Laboratories Inc |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Hemophilia A: Desmopressin Acetate Injection 4 mcg/mL is indicated for patients with hemophilia A with factor VIII coagulant activity levels greater than 5%. Desmopressin Acetate Injection will often maintain hemostasis in patients with hemophilia A during surgical procedures and postoperatively when administered 30 minutes prior to scheduled procedure. Desmopressin Acetate Injection will also stop bleeding in hemophilia A patients with episodes of spontaneous or trauma-induced injuries such as hemarthroses, intramuscular hematomas or mucosal bleeding. Desmopressin Acetate Injection is not indicated for the treatment of hemophilia A with factor VIII coagulant activity l |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Hemophilia A and von Willebrand’s Disease (Type I): Desmopressin Acetate Injection 4 mcg/mL is administered as an intravenous infusion at a dose of 0.3 mcg Desmopressin Acetate Injection/kg body weight diluted in sterile physiological saline and infused slowly over 15 to 30 minutes. In adults and children weighing more than 10 kg, 50 mL of diluent is recommended; in children weighing 10 kg or less, 10 mL of diluent is recommended. Blood pressure and pulse should be moni |
| Warnings | WARNINGS 1. Very rare cases of hyponatremia have been reported from world-wide postmarketing experience in patients treated with Desmopressin Acetate Injection (desmopressin acetate). Desmopressin Acetate Injection is a potent antidiuretic which, when administered, may lead to water intoxication and/or hyponatremia. Unless properly diagnosed and treated hyponatremia can be fatal. Therefore, fluid restriction is recommended and should be discussed with the patient and/ or guardian. Careful medica |
| Active ingredient(s) | DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE |
| Route | INTRAVENOUS |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=15179e0c-f677-307f-d1e1-5910de4c212f |