Nocdurna
Indicated to manage nocturia to alleviate nocturnal polyuria symptoms.
- Category
- Bladder Health
- Active ingredient
- Desmopressin
- Supply
- Pharmacy
- Route
- Sublingual use
- Form
- Orodispersible tablet
- Strengths
- 0.2mg
Nocdurna details
- Conditions
- Nocturia · Nocturnal Enuresis
- Alternative names
- Desmomelt; DDAVP
- Therapeutic class
- Vasopressin analogue
- Pharmacological class
- Antidiuretic agent
- Minor side effects
- dry mouth; headache; dizziness; nausea
- Moderate side effects
- peripheral oedema; hyponatraemia
- Dosage forms
- Orodispersible tablet
- Administration route
- Sublingual use
- Patient summary
- Indicated to manage nocturia to alleviate nocturnal polyuria symptoms.
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Manufacturer
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals
- Onset Time
- 30–60 minutes
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store in original packaging at room temperature.
- Drug interactions
- Tricyclic antidepressants; NSAIDs; Carbamazepine
- Age restrictions
- Generally used in adults.
Contraindications
habitual polydipsia; known hyponatraemia; severe bladder dysfunction; moderate to severe renal impairment; cardiac insufficiency
Precautions and warnings
monitor serum sodium levels; restrict fluid intake one hour before and eight hours after administration; caution in elderly patients
Serious side effects
severe hyponatraemia, requires immediate medical attention; convulsions, requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Desmopressin mimics the action of antidiuretic hormone, increasing water reabsorption in the distal renal tubules and collecting ducts, thus decreasing urine production.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use with caution. Breastfeeding: Potential for excretion in breast milk; consult a physician.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Nocdurna
Nocdurna is a brand of desmopressin, used to treat nocturia and nocturnal enuresis. The same active ingredient is also sold under names such as Desmomelt and Ddavp. Ferring Pharmaceuticals supplies this medication as a 0.2mg tablet.
Buying Nocdurna online
Nocdurna is registered across 14 markets including Indonesia, Taiwan and South Korea, with availability also in Japan, the UAE and Singapore. Expats and residents located away from a local medical provider often prefer the convenience of ordering online. Generic desmopressin, much of which is made in India, is far more affordable than the original brand. It is one of the most ordered items across the region for those managing night-time interruptions.