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Minirin 0.2mg Tablet

DESMOPRESSIN

Composition

DESMOPRESSIN

Company

FERRING PHARMACEUTICALS

Category

Diabetes

Packaging

30 TABLET* 1 BOTTLE

MRP

₹1,582

Offer Price

₹1,300

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₹282 (18%)

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Introduction

Minirin 0.2mg Tablet contains an active component as Desmopressin. It also known as DDAVP (1-desamino-8-D-arginine vasopressin), is a synthetic form of the hormone vasopressin. Vasopressin is naturally produced in the body by the hypothalamus and released from the pituitary gland. It plays a crucial role in regulating water balance, blood pressure, and urine production.  Minirin 0.2mg Tablet is the treatment of choice for central diabetes insipidus, a condition characterized by the inability of the body to properly regulate water balance. It helps reduce excessive thirst and urination by mimicking the action of vasopressin. It is sometimes used in the treatment of mild to moderate forms of VWD, a bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency or dysfunction of von Willebrand factor. It stimulates the release of von Willebrand factor, which aids in clotting.

Uses

  • Diabetes Insipidus
  • Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting)
  • Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)

How to Consume

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 0.2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits

Minirin 0.2mg Tablet is a hormone analogue that treats diabetes insipidus, post-hypophysectomy polyuria (extreme urination) or polydipsia (excessive thirst), and bedwetting. It contains Desmopressin, a synthetic form of Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone), which mimics the natural hormone vasopressin and works by limiting the amount of water eliminated in the urine, thus controlling excessive thirst and urination in diabetes insipidus. It also decreases the amount of urine produced, thereby preventing the urinary bladder from filling up at night time and controlling bedwetting in children. Being an anti-haemophilic agent, Minirin 0.2mg Tablet also reduces the bleeding tendency in haemophilia (bleeding disorder) by promoting the release of blood clotting factors.

Side Effects

  • Minirin 0.2mg Tablet cause some side effects like all medications, although not everyone will experience them.
  • Serious:
  • Severe allergic reactions, including rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing
  • Hyponatremia (low sodium levels)
  • Fluid overload
  • Severe headache or migraine
  • Common:
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain or cramps
  • Flushing (redness or warmth of the skin)

Storage

Store between 20°C to 25°C

Packaging

30 TABLET* 1 BOTTLE

FAQs

What is MINIRIN 0.2MG TABLET used for?

;Diabetes Insipidus ;Nocturnal Enuresis (Bedwetting) ;Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)

How should I take MINIRIN 0.2MG TABLET?

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 0.2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

What are the side effects of MINIRIN 0.2MG TABLET?

Minirin 0.2mg Tablet cause some side effects like all medications, although not everyone will experience them. ;Serious: ;Severe allergic reactions, including rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing ;Hyponatremia (low sodium levels) ;Fluid overload ;Severe headache or migraine ;Common: ;Headache ;Nausea ;Stomach pain or cramps ;Flushing (redness or warmth of the skin)

How should I store MINIRIN 0.2MG TABLET?

Store between 20°C to 25°C

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