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Desmopressin Spray (Refrigerated)
Desmopressin Spray (Refrigerated)Generic Name: Desmopressin (DES-moe-PRES-in)Brand Name: MinirinDesmopressin Spray (Refrigerated) is used for:Managing temporarily increased thirst and urination caused by head injury or certain types of brain surgery, or to manage certain types of diabetes (cranial diabetes insipidus). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your d...- Desmopressin Spray
Desmopressin SprayGeneric Name: Desmopressin (DES-moe-PRES-in)Brand Name: StimateDesmopressin Spray is used for:Treating bleeding episodes in patients with certain types of hemophilia or von Willebrand disease. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Desmopressin Spray is an antidiuretic hormone. It works by increasing the amount of a blood factor ne...
- Desmopressin Tube
Desmopressin TubeGeneric Name: Desmopressin (DES-moe-PRES-in)Brand Name: DDAVPDesmopressin Tube is used for:Managing temporarily increased thirst and urination caused by head injury or certain types of brain surgery, or to manage certain types of diabetes (cranial diabetes insipidus). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.Desmopressin Tube is an an...
- Desmopressin acetate
Desmopressin acetateBrand names: Stimate, DDAVPWhy is Desmopressin acetate prescribed?DDAVP nasal spray, nose drops, and tablets are given to prevent or control the frequent urination and loss of water associated with diabetes insipidus (a rare condition characterized by very large quantities of diluted urine and excessive thirst). They are also used to treat frequent passage o...
- Desmopressin Acetate (1-Deamino-8-D-Arginine Vasopressins)
Desmopressin Acetate( 1-Deamino-8-D-Arginine Vasopressins ) Pronunciation: (DES-moe-PRES-in AS-e-tate)Class: Posterior pituitary hormoneTrade Names:DDAVP- Tablets 0.1 mg- Tablets 0.2 mg- Injection 4 mcg/mLTrade Names:DDAVP Rhinal Tube- Nasal solution 0.1 mg (0.1 mg/mL equals arginine vasopressin 400 units)Trade Names:Stimate- Nasal spray 1.5 mg/mLApo-Desmopressin (Canad...
- Desogen
DesogenGeneric Name: ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel (EH thih nill ess tra DYE ole and des oh JESS trel)Brand Names: Apri, Cesia, Cyclessa, Desogen, Kariva, Mircette, Ortho-Cept, Reclipsen, Solia, VelivetWhat is ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel?Ethinyl estradiol and desogestrel contains a combination of female hormones that prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). Th...
- Desogen
Desogen Generic Name: Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol (des-oh-JES-trel/ETH-in-il ess-trah-DYE-ole)Brand Name: Examples include Desogen and Ortho-CeptCigarette smoking while taking Desogen increases the risk of serious heart problems. The risk increases with age (over 35 years of age) and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day). Patients who use Desogen are strongly advised not t...
- Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol
Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Generic Name: Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol (des-oh-JES-trel/ETH-in-il ess-trah-DYE-ole)Brand Name: Examples include Desogen and Ortho-CeptCigarette smoking while taking Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol increases the risk of serious heart problems. The risk increases with age (over 35 years of age) and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day). Patien...
- Desonate
DesonateGeneric Name: desonide topical (DES oh nide)Brand Names: Delonide, Desonate, DesOwen, DesOwen 2 oz, DesOwen 4 oz, LoKara, Tridesilon, VerdesoWhat is desonide topical?Desonide is a topical (for the skin) steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.Desonide topical is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused b...
- Desonate Gel
Desonate GelGeneric Name: Desonide (DES-oh-nide)Brand Name: DesonateDesonate Gel is used for:Treating mild to moderate itching, redness, and swelling caused by certain skin conditions.Desonate Gel is a topical corticosteroid. It works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation).Do NOT use Desonate Gel if:you are allergic to any ingredient in D...
- Desonide
DesonideBrand names: DesOwen, TridesilonWhy is Desonide prescribed?Tridesilon is a steroid preparation that relieves the itching and inflammation of a variety of skin problems. It is applied directly to the skin.Most important fact about DesonideWhen you use Tridesilon, you inevitably absorb some of the medication through your skin and into the bloodstream. Too much abs...
- Desonide Cream
Desonide CreamGeneric Name: Desonide (DES-oh-nide)Brand Name: Examples include DesOwen and TridesilonDesonide Cream is used for:Treating mild to moderate itching, redness, and swelling caused by certain skin conditions.Desonide Cream is a topical corticosteroid. It works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation).Do NOT use Desonide Cream if:...
- Desonide Lotion
Desonide LotionGeneric Name: Desonide (DES-oh-nide)Brand Name: DesOwen Lotion KitDesonide Lotion is used for:Treating mild to moderate itching, redness, and swelling caused by certain skin conditions.Desonide Lotion is a topical corticosteroid lotion and a moisturizing cream kit. The corticosteroid lotion works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irrita...
- Desonide Foam
Desonide FoamGeneric Name: Desonide (DES-oh-nide)Brand Name: VerdesoDesonide Foam is used for:Treating mild to moderate itching, redness, and swelling caused by certain skin conditions.Desonide Foam is a topical corticosteroid. It works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation).Do NOT use Desonide Foam if:you are allergic to any ingredient i...
- Desonide Gel
Desonide GelGeneric Name: Desonide (DES-oh-nide)Brand Name: DesonateDesonide Gel is used for:Treating mild to moderate itching, redness, and swelling caused by certain skin conditions.Desonide Gel is a topical corticosteroid. It works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation).Do NOT use Desonide Gel if:you are allergic to any ingredient in D...
