Anthrax Vaccine Adsorbed and DDAVP nasal

• Generic Name: anthrax vaccine adsorbed
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: BioThrax, BioThrax

• It is used to prevent anthrax.

• Generic Name: desmopressin
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: DDAVP, Nocdurna, DDAVP nasal, DDAVP Rhinal Tube, Noctiva, Stimate

DDAVP is a man-made form of a hormone that occurs naturally in the pituitary gland. This hormone affects blood pressure, kidney function, and regulating how the body uses water.

DDAVP is used to treat central cranial diabetes insipidus, and increased thirst and urination caused by head surgery or head trauma.

Stimate is used to treat bleeding episodes in people with hemophilia A or von Willebrand's disease Type I.

Noctiva is used to treat excessive night-time urination in adults who are at least 50 years old. Noctiva should not be used to treat night-time bedwetting.

DDAVP may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.