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Therapeutic Class:

Pituitary Hormones

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Rx

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Nasal spray, solution|Oral tablet|Solution for injection

DESMOPRESSIN (des moe PRESS in) treats diabetes insipidus, a condition that causes the body to make too much urine. It works by helping your kidneys make less urine, which balances the levels of fluid and salt in your body. This decreases symptoms such as thirst and frequent need to urinate.