Rx Desmopressin Acetate Tablets 0.2mg, Single Tablet

Desmopressin is a synthetic vasopressin drug prescribed by veterinarians for the treatment of central diabetes insipidus in cats and dogs. It is also included in therapy techniques used to treat Von Willebrand’s Disease in dogs. – CAUTIONS/WARNINGS:Keep this and all drugs out of reach of children. Desmopressin acetate is a prescription drug and should be used according to your veterinarians directions. It should only be given to the animal for which it was prescribed. Do not give this medication to a person. Desmopressin acetate should not be used in animals that are prone to forming blood clots. This includes most animals with underlying heart disease. Desmopressin acetate has not been studied in pregnant dogs or cats. Large doses have been given to pregnant laboratory animals without apparent harm to the fetus. It should only be used if the benefits outweigh the potential risk. – DIRECTIONS:It is important to follow your Veterinarian’s prescription instructions for your pet. If you miss giving your pet a dose of desmopressin acetate, give the next dose as soon as you remember or, if it is close to the next scheduled dose, return to the regular schedule. Do not double dose to catch up. Desmopressin acetate is usually given as an eye drop. Your veterinarian may give it by intravenous injection or by injection under the skin. It can not be given by mouth. When desmopressin acetate is used to treat central diabetes insipidus, it is generally given once or twice a day in the conjunctiva (lower eyelid sac). – STORAGE/DISPOSAL REQ:Different strengths or dosage forms of desmopressin acetate may have different storage requirements. Read the labeling or ask your pharmacist for the storage requirements of the prescription you receive. – HEIGHT(INCHES): 1.000 – WIDTH(INCHES):1.000 – LENGTH(INCHES):1.000

• Synthetic Vasopressin
• Can be used in cats and dogs
• Desmopressin is used in the treatment of central diabetes insipidus in dogs and cats.
• An unusual application of this drug is in the therapy of von willebrand’s disease, a blood clotting
• Also called DDVAP or Stimate