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These highlights do not include all the information needed to use DDAVP Injection® safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for DDAVP Injection. DDAVP (desmopressin acetate) injection, for intravenous or subcutaneous use Initial U.S. Approval: 1978
Medication labelWhy this: Advisory · dailymed-prescription
DDAVP Injection is indicated as antidiuretic replacement therapy in the management of central (cranial) diabetes insipidus and for the management of the temporary polyuria and polydipsia following head trauma or surgery in the pituitary region. Limitations of Use: DDAVP is ineffective and not indicated for the treatment of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. DDAVP Injection is indicated for patients with hemophilia A with factor VIII coagulant activity levels greater than 5% without factor VIII antibodies to: Maintain hemostasis during surgical procedures and postoperatively Reduce bleeding with episodes of spontaneous or traumatic injuries such as hemarthroses, intramuscular hematomas, or mucosal bleeding. DDAVP Injection is indicated for patients with mild to moderate von Willebrand's disease (Type I) with factor VIII levels greater than 5% to: Maintain hemostasis during surgical procedures and postoperatively Reduce bleeding with episodes of spontaneous or traumatic injuries such as hemarthroses, intramuscular hematomas, or mucosal bleeding. Limitations of Use DDAVP is not indicated for the treatment of severe von Willebrand's disease (Type I) and when there is evidence of an abnormal molecular form of factor VIII antigen [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].
- generic_name
- desmopressin acetate
- product_names
- Desmopressin Acetate
- ndc
- 55566-2300, 55566-2300-0, 55566-2200, 55566-2200-0
- group
- drugs
- license
- us-gov-pd
- attribution
- Courtesy of the National Library of Medicine
- reviewed
- 2026-09-18
- language
- en