Joint Formulary & PAD

Desmopressin acetate - Nocturnal enuresis

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Status 1

Blue
Formulations :
  • Tablets
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Prescribe generically.

 

Status 2

Blue
Formulations :
  • Sublingual tablets
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Prescribe generically.

 

Status 3

Blue
Formulations :
  • Oral lyophilisates
Associated Icons :
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Note - In Primary Care, sublingual tablets are lower cost than oral lyophilisates. Consider the use of sublingual tablets if appropriate.

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Desmopressin acetate
Indication :
Nocturnal enuresis
Group Name :
Keywords :
nighttime incontinence, bed-wetting, bedwetting
Brand Names Include :
DDAVP, DesmoMelt, Desmotabs
Important Information :

Initiation in Primary Care on recommendation from the specialist paediatric team.

Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
3

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Desmopressin acetate is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Nocturnal enuresis.

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Committee Recommendations (0)

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