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Desmopressin DDAVP, Minirin, Stimate, DDAVP Rhinal Tube Uses Prevents or controls thirst and frequent urination caused by diabetes insipidus and certain brain injuries. Also helps stop some types of bedwetting. Storage Store this medicine in the refrigerator, do not freeze. For travelers, desmopressin is good for 3 weeks at room temperature. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone. How To Use APPEARANCE: Spray, Drop. Rinse the tip of the nasal spray with hot water and dry with a clean tissue. The bottle contains enough medicine for 50 doses. Any liquid that is left in the bottle after 50 doses are taken should be thrown away. The Rhinal Tube is a soft plastic tube with numbers (doses) marked on the side. Draw the drops into the tube until the liquid reaches the number of your dose. Put one end of the tube into your nose and the other end into your mouth. Blow gently until all the medicine has sprayed into your nose. Do not let any medicine run down through the tube into your mouth. If you are using the nasal spray for the first time, you will need to prime the spray. To do this, pump or squeeze the bottle until some of the medicine sprays out. Now it is ready to use. Prime the spray after each time you clean the pump, or if you have not used the medicine for 5 days or longer. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. Before using the medicine, gently blow your nose to clear the nostrils.Never swallow this medicine. After using the nasal spray, wipe the tip of the bottle with a clean tissue and put the cap back on. Your doctor may limit the amount of fluids or water you drink each day while using this medicine. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Rapid weight gain. Severe headache or dizziness that does not go away. Swelling of your feet, legs, or ankles. Weakness, muscle twitching, or tremors. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to desmopressin, or if you have moderate to severe kidney disease. Missed Dose If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Drug Interactions Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have high blood pressure, heart problems, kidney disease, nose injury or infection, problems with fluid balance such as cystic fibrosis, or have had heart bypass surgery. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

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