Desmopressin (0.1mg)
Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet can be taken on an empty stomach or after food. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should use it regularly to get the most benefit from the medicine. Do not stop using the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, stomach pain, and nausea. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away or get worse.Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your heart, liver, or kidneys. You should also tell your doctor all the other medicines you are taking. Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose regularly while on treatment with this medicine.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Dpressin
10 tablets
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet is a synthetic form of vasopressin (natural hormone that balances water). It works by causing reabsorption of water from the kidneys which controls excessive thirst and urination in diabetes insipidus. It also helps decrease night-time urine production and bedwetting in children. In addition to these, it reduces bleeding episodes by promoting the release of blood clotting factors.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet.
Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
There is limited information available on the use of Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
There is limited information available on the use of Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Follow all the instructions given by your doctor strictly. Restrict water intake after taking Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet as drinking too much water can lead to fluid overload, which is a serious side effect. Try not to swallow water while swimming.
Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet is usually prescribed for 3 months for bedwetting. After 3 months, your doctor will stop the medicine for a week to assess whether your child still needs Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet or not.
No, Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet does not cure bedwetting, but it helps control bedwetting. It works by replacing a hormone (vasopressin) that is normally produced in the body to help balance the amount of water and salt.
No, Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet itself does not cause weight gain. Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet may cause fluid overload which may in turn cause weight gain. Fluid overload is a serious side effect and you should immediately contact your doctor if you experience headache, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, tiredness, loss of appetite, sleepiness, confusion and muscle cramps.
No, Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet is not a diuretic. It is a hormone which helps lower urine output in patients with diabetes insipidus and helps control bedwetting in children. It works by reducing the amount of urine produced by the kidneys, thereby reducing the frequency of urination.
Dpressin 0.1mg Tablet should be taken with small quantity of water, juice or milk. If the child cannot swallow the whole tablet, crush or cut the tablet before giving it to the child. The sublingual tablets or ‘melts’ should be placed below the tongue and then melted tablet should be swallowed.
