DDAVP Nasal Spray and Pamidronate

• Generic Name: desmopressin
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray
• 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.

• Generic Name: pamidronate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aredia

Pamidronate is a bisphosphonate (bis FOS fo nayt) medicine that alters bone formation and breakdown in the body. This can slow bone loss and may help prevent bone fractures.

Pamidronate is used to treat Paget's disease of bone. Pamidronate is also used to treat high blood levels of calcium caused by cancer (also called hypercalcemia of malignancy).

Pamidronate is also used to treat bone damage caused by certain types of cancer such as breast cancer or bone marrow cancer. Pamidronate does not treat the cancer itself.

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