Hi olishell,
I called my poison control center and asked what Stimate SOL is.
What you have is a prescription medication called Stimate Solution.
It's in the form of a Nasal Spray and delivers the medication which is
a chemical (of a hormone that is naturally found in the body) through
the nose.
The active ingredient is: Desmopressin Acetate
It can be prescribed for a number of reasons and your family doctor
would know why it was prescribed for the patient.
After the phone call, I searched on the internet. The following is what I found.
Desmopressin Acetate
http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/drugs_view/1,1524,179,00.html
Available In
Injection, nasal solution, tablets
Why Prescribed
To treat diabetes insipidus, a relatively rare disorder characterized
by excessive loss of water in the urine. Desmopressin is also used to
help manage nighttime bedwetting. It may also be used to increase
blood plasma levels of factor VIII, a crucial protein needed for clot
formation. A deficiency of factor VIII may result in uncontrolled
bleeding, the primary feature of hemophilia and a related disorder
known as von Willebrand's disease type 1.
How It Works
Desmopressin simulates the action of the hormone vasopressin, which
helps the kidneys reabsorb water from urine, thus maintaining proper
fluid balance. It also helps to boost plasma levels of factor VIII.
Range and Frequency
For diabetes insipidus-- Injection: 2 to 4 mg, 1 or 2 times a day.
Nasal solution: 1 to 2 sprays per day. Tablets: 0.1 to 0.8 mg, 2 times
a day in divided doses. For bedwetting in patients age 6 and over--
Tablets: 0.2 mg at bedtime. May be increased to 0.6 mg. For von
Willebrand's type 1-- Injection: 0.3 mg per 2.2 lbs (1 kg) of body
weight per day, administered over 15 to 30 minutes. Lowest effective
dose will be determined by the doctor based on the patient's response
to the drug.
Onset of Effect
Within 1 hour.
Duration of Action
Injection or nasal spray: 12 to 24 hours. Tablets: Approximately 8 hours.
Dietary Advice
Take it with or between meals.
Storage
Keep nasal or injectable forms refrigerated, but do not allow them to
freeze. When traveling, these forms remain stable at room temperature
for up to 3 weeks. Keep tablets at room temperature, away from heat
and direct light.
Missed Dose
Take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time for the next
dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular dosage schedule. Do
not double the next dose.
Stopping the Drug
The decision to stop taking the drug should be made by your doctor.
Prolonged Use
No apparent problems with prolonged use of this drug.
Over 60
Adverse reactions may be more likely and more severe in older patients.
Driving and Hazardous Work
Do not drive or engage in hazardous work until you determine how the
medication affects you.
Alcohol
Drink alcohol only in moderation.
Pregnancy
Desmopressin has not been shown to cause birth defects in animals.
While no adequate studies have been done in humans, the drug is
presumed to be safe.
Breast Feeding
Desmopressin has not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies.
Consult your doctor about its use if you are breast feeding.
Infants and Children
Adverse reactions may be more likely and more severe in children under
the age of 18.
Special Concerns
Periodic laboratory tests are needed to check your fluid status.
Desmopressin tablets used for bedwetting may be taken alone or in
conjunction with other kinds of non-medical therapy such as behavioral
conditioning.
Overdose Symptoms
Drowsiness, listlessness, headache, confusion, inability to urinate,
unexpected weight gain or fluid retention.
What to Do
An overdose of desmopressin is unlikely to be life-threatening but can
cause water intoxication (leading to symptoms above) and spasm of the
blood vessels. If someone takes a much larger dose than prescribed,
call your doctor, emergency medical services (EMS), or poison control
center immediately.
Drug Interactions
Large doses of desmopressin should be used with other opressoro agents
only with careful monitoring. Consult your physician for specific
advice if you are taking carbamazepine, chlorpropamide,
demeclocycline, ethanol, fludrocortisone, heparin, lithium,
norepinephrine, or tricyclic antidepressants.
Food Interactions
No known food interactions.
Disease Interactions
Consult your doctor if you have any of the following: seizures,
migraine headaches, asthma, heart disease, blood vessel disease,
congestive heart failure, or kidney disease.
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Best regards,
tlspiegel |
