Desmopressin
(DDAVP®, , Desmopressin)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes
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?
Yes - Licensed oral solution
Are specials or imports available?
N/A licensed oral liquid is available
Liquid strengths
360 micrograms/ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes
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.