Betamethasone Valerate and DDAVP injection

• Generic Name: betamethasone topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names: Diprolene, Luxiq, Sernivo, Diprosone, Uticort, Betanate, Alphatrex, Del-Beta, Maxivate, Valisone, Beta-Val, Betatrex, Betaderm, Diprolene AF, Teladar

Betamethasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Betamethasone topical (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as eczema or psoriasis.

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

• 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 is important for many functions including blood flow, blood pressure, kidney function, and regulating how the body uses water.

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

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

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