Minirin Melt 120120mcg
Tablet
Radiant Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Minirin Melt 120. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Minirin Melt 120 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; howev... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Minirin Melt 120 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and ... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Minirin Melt 120 does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Minirin Melt 120 in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
| Liver | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Minirin Melt 120 in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Introduction
Minirin Melt 120 is a medicine used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus and bed-wetting. It helps decrease the urge to urinate and help resume more n... View More
Uses of Minirin Melt 120
- Diabetes insipidus
- Bed-wetting
Side effects of Minirin Melt 120
- Headache
- Nausea
How to use Minirin Melt 120
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Minirin Melt 120 may be ta... View More
How Minirin Melt 120 works
Minirin Melt 120 is a synthetic form of vasopressin (natural hormone that balances water). It works by causing reabsorption of water from the kidneys wh... View More
What if you forget to take Minirin Melt 120?
If you miss a dose of Minirin Melt 120, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
- You have been prescribed Minirin Melt 120 for the treatment of diabetes insipidus and/or bed-wetting.
- Limit the amount of fluids you drink with this medication.
- Minirin Melt 120 can cause low sodium levels in your body. Get regular blood tests done to monitor the levels.
- Inform your doctor if you develop an infection, fever, diarrhea, or vomiting.
- Talk to your doctor if you have sudden weight gain or swelling in your arms and legs that does not go away.
Indication
Diabetes Insipidus, Hemophilia A, Von Willebrand Disease (Type 1), Nocturnal Enuresis, Nocturia, Uremic Bleeding in Acute or Chronic Renal Failure
Administration
May be taken with or without food. IV infusion: Dilute in 10 mL or 50 mL of NaCl 0.9% inj.
Adult Dose
Diabetes Insipidus Intranasal Indicated as antidiuretic replacement therapy in the management of central cranial diabetes insipidus and for management... View More
Child Dose
Diabetes Insipidus Nasal spray Indicated as antidiuretic replacement therapy in the management of central cranial diabetes insipidus and for managemen... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment CrCl <50 mL/min: Contraindicated; has been used unlabeled in acute and chronic renal failure patients experiencing uremic bleeding or ... View More
Contraindication
Cardiac insufficiency w/ ongoing diuretic treatment. Patient w/ habitual and psychogenic polydipsia, hyponatraemia or history of hyponatraemia. Moderate... View More
Mode of Action
Desmopressin increases cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) in renal tubular cells which increases water permeability resulting in reduced urine volume... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ CV disease or cystic fibrosis, coronary artery insufficiency, at risk for increased intracranial pressure, predisposed to thrombus formation.... View More
Side Effect
>10% Dry mouth, men (14%) Dry mouth, women (12%) 1-10% Headache (2-5%) Hyponatremia, men (4%) Headache, men (4%) Hyponatremia, women (3%) Dizz... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Prolonged experience with desmopressin in pregnant women over several decades, based on available published data and case reports, did not id... View More
Interaction
May enhance antidiuretic effect w/ NSAIDs (e.g. ibuprofen), indometacin, TCAs, chlorpromazine, carbamazepine, SSRIs, opiates, lamotrigine. May reduce an... View More
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