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Medicines desmopressin acetate trihydrateQuestion & answer

desmopressin acetate trihydrate · Medicine question

Why can desmopressin cause low sodium?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

It makes the kidneys retain water. If fluid intake exceeds the body's needs, the retained water dilutes sodium in the blood.

Sources for this answer

Desmopressin Spray 10 Micrograms/dose, nasal spray, solutionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 2
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