Desmopressin Side Effects Injury Lawsuits. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a warning concerning the link between the drug Desmopressin and seizures. Desmopressin side effects include hyponatremia, a low concentration of sodium in the blood, which can result in seizures and death.
Bed Wetting Drug Dangerous Side Effects Desmopressin is a hormone taken through the nose, by mouth, or given by injection to prevent or control the frequent urination, increased thirst, and loss of water associated with diabetes insipidus (water diabetes). Desmopressin is used also to control bed-wetting and frequent urination and increased thirst associated with certain types of brain injuries or brain surgery. Desmopressin works by acting on the kidneys to reduce the flow of urine.
Brand Names for Desmopressin
Desmopressin is commonly inhaled through nose spray or taken orally as tablets in rare cases desmopressin is administered as an injection.
Common Brand Names for Desmopressin:
- DDAVP Injection
- DDAVP Nasal Spray+
- DDAVP Rhinal Tube
- DDAVP Tablets
- Stimate Nasal Spray
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