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Desmopressin Rhinal Tube (Desmopressin Acetate Rhinal Tube) - Summary

 
 



SUMMARY

Desmopressin Acetate Rhinal Tube is a synthetic analogue of the natural pituitary hormone 8-arginine vasopressin (ADH), an antidiuretic hormone affecting renal water conservation.

Desmopressin Acetate Rhinal Tube is indicated for the following:

Primary Nocturnal Enuresis: Desmopressin Acetate Rhinal Tube is indicated for the management of primary nocturnal enuresis. It may be used alone or adjunctive to behavioral conditioning or other non-pharmacological intervention. It has been shown to be effective in some cases that are refractory to conventional therapies.

Central Cranial Diabetes Insipidus: Desmopressin Acetate Rhinal Tube is indicated as antidiuretic replacement therapy in the management of central cranial diabetes insipidus and for management of the temporary polyuria and polydipsia following head trauma or surgery in the pituitary region. It is ineffective for the treatment of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.

The use of Desmopressin Acetate Rhinal Tube in patients with an established diagnosis will result in a reduction in urinary output with increase in urine osmolality and a decrease in plasma osmolality. This will allow the resumption of a more normal life-style with a decrease in urinary frequency and nocturia.

There are reports of an occasional change in response with time, usually greater than 6 months. Some patients may show a decreased responsiveness, others a shortened duration of effect. There is no evidence this effect is due to the development of binding antibodies but may be due to a local inactivation of the peptide.

Patients are selected for therapy by establishing the diagnosis by means of the water deprivation test, the hypertonic saline infusion test, and/or the response to antidiuretic hormone. Continued response to intranasal Desmopressin acetate can be monitored by urine volume and osmolality.

Desmopressin acetate is also available as a solution for injection when the intranasal route may be compromised. These situations include nasal congestion and blockage, nasal discharge, atrophy of nasal mucosa, and severe atrophic rhinitis. Intranasal delivery may also be inappropriate where there is an impaired level of consciousness. In addition, cranial surgical procedures, such as transsphenoidal hypophysectomy create situations where an alternative route of administration is needed as in cases of nasal packing or recovery from surgery.


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Published Studies Related to Desmopressin Rhinal Tube

The relationship between the action of arginine vasopressin and responsiveness to oral desmopressin in older men: a pilot study. [2007.04]
OBJECTIVES: To identify whether oral desmopressin (ddAVP) reduced nocturnal urine volume (NUV) in older men with nocturia without obvious bladder outlet obstruction and to determine whether deficiencies in arginine vasopressin (AVP) release and action demonstrated using water deprivation testing predicted responsiveness to ddAVP... CONCLUSION: In this small randomized, controlled trial in older men with nocturia, ddAVP reduced NUV. Counter to expectations, participants deemed normal according to water deprivation tests had approximately equivalent responsiveness to ddAVP. Although this study cannot offer definitive conclusions on the lack of prediction of water deprivation testing for ddAVP benefit, these data offer additional information that may help clarify the pathophysiology and optimal treatment of nocturia in older men.

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Clinical Trials Related to Desmopressin Rhinal Tube

Desmopressin Response in the Young [Completed]
The purpose of this study is to determine whether desmopressin administered as a melt tablet is effective in reducing the number of wet nights in children and adolescents who suffer from bedwetting.

Effect of Aspirin, Hemodilution and Desmopressin on Platelet Dysfunction [Completed]
Study hypothesis: Desmopressin (DDAVP) can improve platelet function under influence of aspirin, hemodilution and mild hypothermia Mild hypothermia (34-35oC) is known to cause platelet dysfunction. This could lead to increased surgical bleeding and increased transfusion requirement during surgery. Although this hypothermia-induced platelet dysfunction seems to be reversible with warming, this is not always possible or desirable. Desmopressin (DDAVP) is a drug which has proven efficacy in improving platelet function in uraemic and cirrhosis patients, and in reducing blood loss in selected surgeries. In a recent study, we have found that subcutaneous injection of 1. 5 mcg (1/10th the usual dose) is already sufficient to fully reverse the platelet dysfunction seen at 32oC. We have demonstrated in another study that prolongation of the bleeding time in a 20% hemodiluted sample predicts increased postoperative bleeding after total knee replacement. We have therefore designed this study as a follow up to our last two studies on DDAVP and hypothermia, to investigate whether hemodilution affects hypothermia induced platelet dysfunction and the response to DDAVP. In addition, another common cause of perioperative platelet dysfunction is the intake of COX inhibitors, particularly aspirin by patients. Therefor the effect of aspirin on hypothermia induced platelet dysfunction and the response to DDAVP, will also be investigated.

Efficacy and Safety of Desmopressin Melt for the Treatment of Nocturia [Completed]
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of several doses of the melt formulation of desmopressin in a broad population of adult patients with nocturia.

Analgesic Efficacy of Intranasal Desmopressin in Acute Renal Colic [Recruiting]
In this study we will compare pain intensity and side effects at different time points after the intranasal administration of desmopressin or placebo in patients with acute renal colic pain.

An Extension Study Investigating the Efficacy and Safety of a Fast-Dissolving ("Melt") Formulation of Desmopressin for the Treatment of Nocturia in Adults [Completed]
The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of several doses of the melt formulation of desmopressin in a broad population of adult patients with nocturia.

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