Minirin Nasal Spray (Desmopressin) 10mcg 2ml :: Diabetes

Use

Minirin is indicated in the treatment of central diabetes insipidus and renal concentrating capacity test. For patients with an established diagnosis, Minirin will reduce urinary output, at the same time increasing urine osmolality and decreasing plasma osmolality.

As a diagnostic aid in examining kidney function, Minirin can be used to test the kidney's capacity to concentrate urine.

Dosage and Administration

For central diabetes insipidus patients, Minirin dosage is prescribed per person. However, a proposed normal dosage for adults is 10 � 20�g once to twice daily; for children, 5 � 10�g once to twice a day.

To test renal function capacity, proposed normal dosage for adults is 40�g, and for children over 1 year old, 20�g ; for children under 1 year old, 10�g. After administration, any urine samples collected within an hour should be discarded. During the following 8 hours, 2 portions of urine should be collected for osmolality testing. Note that fluid restriction should be observed.

Side Effects

Adverse reactions can include:

Headache
Stomach pain
Nausea
Decreased serum
Nasal congestion / rhinitis, epistaxis

Extremely rare cases of emotional disturbances in children have been reported, as well as allergic skin reactions.

This is not a comprehensive list of side effects; consult your health care provider if you are concerned about using this medication or experience any reaction that is not listed or becomes bothersome.

Warnings and Precautions

Caution should be exercised when prescribing Minirin to pregnant women.

Caution should also be used in the following cases:

Very young and elderly patients
Fluid and/or electrolyte imbalance (e.g., fever)
Patients at risk of increased brain pressure

This medication is contraindicated in the following cases:

Habitual or psychogenifc polydipsia (resulting in a urine production over 40ml/kg/24 hours)
Syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion (SIADH) � uninhibited release of vasopressin; the body's natural ability to prevent the kidneys from losing water is not reduced during water intake.
Known hyponatraemia � sodium concentration in plasma is lower than normal.
History of known or suspected cardiac insufficiency and other conditions requiring treatment with diuretics
Moderate and severe renal insufficiency
Hypersensitivity to desmopressin or any of the excipients

For more detailed information, consult the patient information leaflet and/or contact your health care provider or chemist.

***This product should be kept refrigerated. Although it is packaged with an ice pack, we recommend you also choose the EMS (express delivery) shipping option to help avoid the possibility of expiration.***

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Minirin Nasal Spray (Desmopressin) 10mcg 2ml