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    • DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE (Generic for DDAVP)

DESMOPRESSIN (des moe PRESS in) treats conditions that cause the body to make too much urine, such as diabetes insipidus and nocturnal polyuria. 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.


DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE (Generic for DDAVP) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Amlodipine Besylate 5mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during amlodipine treatment due to the risk for increased amlodipine exposure and adverse reactions. Amlodipine is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP3A inhibitor.

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