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What is the generic name?
DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE
What is the Trade Name for DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE?
NOCDURNA
What are the Indications for DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE?
- 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE NOCDURNA is indicated for the treatment of nocturia due to nocturnal polyuria in adults who awaken at least 2 times per night to void. In the NOCDURNA clinical trials nocturnal polyuria was defined as night-time urine production exceeding one-third of the 24-hour urine production. Before starting NOCDURNA: Evaluate the patient for possible causes for the nocturia, including excessive fluid intake prior to bedtime, and address other treatable causes of nocturia. Confirm the diagnosis of nocturnal polyuria with a 24-hour urine collection, if one has not been obtained previously. NOCDURNA is a vasopressin analog indicated for the treatment of nocturia due to nocturnal polyuria in adults who awaken at least 2 times per night to void. ( 1 )
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