Desmopressin is a synthetic analogue of
Vasopressin. Its modifications with regards
to the original sequence make it last longer
in our blood stream. It is used to treat a
condition called diabetes insipidus. This
condition causes excess loss of water in the
urine and extreme thirst.
Formulated in a nasal spray it may also be
used to prevent bedwetting in children aged
five or older. In this case, it is often used
in combination with non-drug treatments. It
works by preventing excess loss of water in
the urine.
Given as an injection it may also be used
to prevent bleeding due to surgery or injuries
in patients with either of two genetic bleeding
disorders that impair the bloods ability to
clot: hemophilia A with factor VII levels
greater than 5%, or mild to moderate Von Willebrands
disease with factor VII levels greater than
5%.
Desmopressin is a synthetic analogue of
Vasopressin. Its modifications with regards
to the original sequence make it last longer
in our blood stream. It is used to treat a
condition called diabetes insipidus. This
condition causes excess loss of water in the
urine and extreme thirst. 