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desmopressin
Drug Name Form Strength Non-Formulary Restricted TX Sub Notes
DDAVP SOLUTION, INJECTABLE 4 mcg/mL      
DDAVP TABLET, ORAL 0.2 mg      
Display Pituitary Class : 682800
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2023 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria® for potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults.
Medication: desmopressin (DDAVP)
Criteria 1: Potentially inappropriate medication use in older adults. (Table 2)
Drug(s) desmopressin
Rationale High risk of hyponatremia; safer alternative treatments for nocturia (including nonpharmacologic).
Recommendation Avoid for treatment of nocturia or nocturnal polyuria.
 Quality of evidence: Moderate, Strength of Recommendation: Strong
Last updated: Nov. 3, 2025
  • Look-Alike/Sound-Alike desmopressin confused with vasopressin
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