Desmopressin
(DDAVP®, , Desmopressin)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
Yes - oral lyophilisates (melts)
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
Yes- nasal spray, nasal drops (unlicensed)
Safe or appropriate to crush
Licensed alternative formulations available and therefore crushing is not recommended.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Desmopressin
Usual formulation brand names
DDAVP®,
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
No
Modified release
No
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
25microgram, 50microgram, 60microgram, 120microgram, 240microgram oral lyophilisates
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
4micrograms/ml, 15micrograms/ml injection
Nasal/oral spray Strength
2.5micrograms/dose, 10micrograms/dose, 150micrograms/dose - nasal spray, 100micrograms/dose - nasal drops (imported)
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
N/A
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Change formulation to nasal route or oral lyophilisates if appropriate.
Notes
Change to alternative route where possible.