DDAVP Rhinal Tube
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DDAVP Rhinal Tube
DDAVP Rhinal Tube Side Effects Center
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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DDAVP Rhinal Tube in Detail - Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using desmopressin nasal and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- nausea, vomiting, weakness, loss of appetite, headache, feeling restless or irritable, confusion, hallucinations, muscle pain or weakness, and/or seizure;
- feeling like you might pass out;
- swelling;
- chest pain, fast or pounding heart rate;
- vaginal pain;
- nosebleed; or
- dangerously high blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure).
Less serious side effects may include:
- runny or stuffy nose;
- sore throat, cough, or other cold symptoms;
- eye redness or watering;
- eye itching or increased sensitivity to light;
- headache, weakness;
- feeling dizzy or agitated;
- nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
- hot or cold feeling; or
- warmth, redness, or tingly feeling in your face.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Read the entire detailed patient monograph for DDAVP Rhinal Tube (Desmopressin Acetate Rhinal Tube) »
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DDAVP Rhinal Tube FDA Prescribing Information: Side Effects
(Adverse Reactions)
SIDE EFFECTS
Infrequently, high dosages of intranasal DDAVP have produced transient headache and nausea. Nasal congestion, rhinitis and flushing have also been reported occasionally along with mild abdominal cramps. These symptoms disappeared with reduction in dosage. Nosebleed, sore throat, cough and upper respiratory infections have also been reported.
The following table lists the percent of patients having adverse experiences without regard to relationship to study drug from the pooled pivotal study data for nocturnal enuresis.
| ADVERSE REACTION | PLACEBO (N=59) |
DDAVP 20 mcg (N=60) |
DDAVP 40 mcg (N=61) |
| % | % | % | |
| BODY AS A WHOLE | |||
| Abdominal Pain | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Asthenia | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chills | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Headache | 0 | 2 | 5 |
| NERVOUS SYSTEM | |||
| Dizziness | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| RESPIRATORY SYSTEM | |||
| Epistaxis | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Nostril Pain | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rhinitis | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| DIGESTIVE SYSTEM | |||
| Gastrointestinal Disorder | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Nausea | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| SPECIAL SENSES | |||
| Conjunctivitis | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Edema Eyes | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Lachrymation Disorder | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Post Marketing: There have been rare reports of hyponatremic convulsions associated with concomitant use with the following medications: oxybutinin and imipramine.
See WARNINGS for the possibility of water intoxication and hyponatremia.
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for DDAVP Rhinal Tube (Desmopressin Acetate Rhinal Tube) »
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