Desmopressin Treatment Report
Most Popular Brands: DDAVP
What is Desmopressin?
A chemical similar to a hormone that occurs naturally in the body. It increases urine concentration and decreases urine production to help control conditions, such as a certain type of diabetes or certain head injuries, that cause the body to produce abnormally large amounts of urine.
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Reasons taken & Efficacy
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bladder problems | 8 |
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2 | ||||
| General health | 1 | 0 | |||||
| Urinary urgency | 1 |
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1 | ||||
| Other | 1 | 0 |
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Dosages
Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Side effects too severe
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1 | 50% |
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Other
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1 | 50% |
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Report created on November 22, 2009.