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Desmopressin, sold under the trade name DDAVP among others, is a medication used to treat diabetes insipidus, bedwetting, hemophilia A, von Willebrand disease, and high blood urea levels. [1] In hemophilia A and von Willebrand disease, it should only be used for mild to moderate cases. [ 1 ]
Treatment involves drinking sufficient fluids to prevent dehydration. [1] Other treatments depend on the type. [1] In central and gestational DI, treatment is with desmopressin. [1] Nephrogenic DI may be treated by addressing the underlying cause or by the use of a thiazide, aspirin or ibuprofen. [1]
Desmopressin rapidly improves short-term memory and enhances memory imprinting. Desmopressin is sometimes used for the treatment of diabetes insipidus, a condition of frequent urination and extreme thirst. In some countries, Desmopressin is used for amnesia and to treat narcotic-related mental problems.
The water deprivation test (WDT) is a commonly used test for diabetes insipidus, a two-step process involving parenteral desmopressin administration after an initial 8-hour water fast. It differentiates primary polydipsia from diabetes insipidus and central diabetes insipidus from nephrogenic diabetes insipidus .
This is a list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress. The list is ordered alphabetically according to the condition or conditions, then by the generic name of each medication. The list is not exhaustive and not all drugs are used regularly in all countries.
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