Noctiva nasal and Palonosetron injection

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

Noctiva 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.

Noctiva 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.

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

• Generic Name: palonosetron
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aloxi

Palonosetron is used in adults to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by surgery, or by receiving medicine to treat cancer (chemotherapy).

Palonosetron is used in children as young as 1 month old only to prevent nausea and vomiting caused by cancer medicine.

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