Duresin Oral Dissolving Film 0.1mg (Desmopressin Acetate)

Adult dose

Treatment of nocturia associated with nocturnal polyuria (adults only) Administer 0.1mg of desmopressin acetate orally at bedtime. If the effect is insufficient after one week, increase the dose to 0.2mg. If the effect remains insufficient, the dose may be increased at one-week intervals up to 0.4mg. Discontinue treatment if there is no clinical effect within 4 weeks after dose titration. Immediately after removing this drug from its individual package, place it on the tongue, allow it to dissolve, and take it without water. This drug is an orally disintegrating tablet. After it dissolves, swallow it immediately without holding it in the mouth.

Child dose

Primary nocturnal enuresis (age 5 years and older) Administer 0.2mg of desmopressin acetate orally at bedtime. The dose may be increased to 0.4mg if the effect is insufficient. Whether to continue treatment should be determined after 3 months of treatment, following a treatment-free period of at least 1 week.

This medication helps regulate the body's water balance. Avoid excessive fluid intake while taking this medication. It is especially important to drink only enough water to quench your thirst in order to prevent hyponatremia or water intoxication. Certain patients should not take this medication, such as those allergic to this medication or its ingredients, those with severe heart issues, those with significantly reduced kidney function, and specific patients with diabetes insipidus. Additionally, women with hypertension, kidney disease, or those who are pregnant, as well as children and the elderly, should use this medication cautiously. Side effects such as hyponatremia, headaches, nausea, and allergic skin reactions may occur, so consult a doctor immediately if unusual symptoms arise. It is important to limit fluid intake for 1 hour before taking this medication and for 8 hours after; this time limit may be extended based on kidney function. Elderly patients aged 65 and older have a higher risk of developing hyponatremia, so sodium levels should be checked frequently through blood tests. This medication may interact with other drugs, so caution is advised when used in conjunction with tricyclic antidepressants, diuretics, corticosteroids, etc. Pregnant or breastfeeding women must consult a doctor before taking this medication, and it is recommended to discontinue breastfeeding if taking this medication. In case of overdose, symptoms such as headaches, nausea, seizures, and loss of consciousness may occur, and medical attention should be sought immediately.

• hyponatremia
• water intoxication
• coma
• seizures
• weight gain
• allergic reactions
• emotional disturbances
• headache
• abdominal pain
• nausea

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy and allow for safe use.

Appearance

Pink or light pink rectangular oral dissolving film

Package unit

15 films (1 film / packaged in aluminum foil X 15)