Desmopressin for bleeding disorders (1797)
Key points below
What is DDAVP?
DDAVP is a medicine to help stop or prevent bleeding in patients with bleeding problems. These bleeding problems are caused by problems with clotting. DDAVP helps release more clotting proteins and helps platelets stick together. Then a blood clot can form where needed and bleeding will stop. Patients with heart problems or a history of blood clots should not get DDAVP.What do I need to know about DDAVP?
- It may be given in an IV in the hospital. The medicine is given in a vein of the arm about 1 hour before a procedure or surgery.
- Your health care provider may recommend a DDAVP challenge test to see if it works. This is done by giving a dose and then testing the blood at different times.
- DDAVP should only be used for certain types of bleeding disorders as directed by your doctor.
What are the side effects?
Common
- Fluid retention
- Redness and warmth in the face or chest
Less often
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Headache
- Faster heart rate
- Nausea (upset stomach)
- Dizziness
Rare
- Too many blood clots
- Seizures
- Slight increase or decrease in blood pressure
Special Considerations
Fluids need to be limited for 24 hours after the dose. Drinking too much liquid after getting this medicine can cause seizures. This is very rare. Your health provider will give you specific instructions on how much your child can drink.
Your child should not have more than ________ Cups (equal to _____ oz. or _____ Liters) for 24 hours after receiving DDAVP.