Desmopressin Treatment Report
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Brand Names:
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
8 patients in the community are taking or have taken Desmopressin.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Bladder problems | 5 | 71% |
| Other | 2 | 28% |
Dosages
Based on the patients currently taking Desmopressin.
Duration
How long current patients have been taking Desmopressin or how long patients were taking Desmopressin before stopping.
Currently taking Desmopressin
Stopped taking Desmopressin
| 0-1 month | 1-3 months | 3-6 months | 6 months-1year | 1-2 years | 2 years or more |
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| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Side effects too severe | 1 | 100% |  |