DESMOPRESSIN

Brand Name & Strength

Minirin© 4 mcg/ml

Reconstitution

Not required

Further Dilution

IV infusion

(Hemophilia A and Von Willebrand disease (Type 1))

Dilute solution in 10 ml (for children < 10 kg) or 50 ml (for children ≥ 10 kg and adult)

Diluent

NS

Administration & Infusion rate

IM SC

IV bolus

Administer over 1 min

IV infusion

(Haemophilia A and Von Willebrand disease (Type 1))

Administer over 15 – 30 min [1,2,3]

Storage & Stability

RT

(<25 oC)

Fridge

(2 – 8 oC)

After Reconstitution

- -

After dilution

Use immediately -

Remarks