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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet is used to treat diabetes insipidus, post-hypophysectomy polyuria (extreme urination) polydipsia (extreme thirst), and bedwetting. It contains Desmopressin, which works by reabsorbing water from the kidneys and also decreases the amount of urine produced and controls bedwetting in children. Additionally, it reduces bleeding tendency in haemophilia (bleeding disorder) by promoting the release of blood clotting factors. It may cause common side effects such as headache, nausea, abdominal cramp, flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk). Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Composition :

DESMOPRESSIN-0.2MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ferring Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet

Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet is used to treat diabetes insipidus, post-hypophysectomy polyuria (extreme urination), polydipsia (extreme thirst), and bedwetting. Diabetes insipidus is a condition in which the body fails to control water balance, resulting in excessive urination. Hypophysectomy is the surgical removal of the hypophysis (pituitary gland).

Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet contains Desmopressin, a human-made form (synthetic) of Vasopressin. Vasopressin is an antidiuretic (that controls fluid balance) hormone, synthesized in the pituitary gland's hypothalamus. When your body cannot produce enough vasopressin, Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet is given to replace a low vasopressin level. It mimics the natural hormone, vasopressin and works by reabsorbing water from the kidneys, which controls excessive thirst and urination in diabetes insipidus. It also decreases the amount of urine produced and controls bedwetting in children. Being an anti-haemophilic agent, Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet also reduces the bleeding tendency in haemophilia (bleeding disorder) by promoting the release of blood clotting factors.

Your doctor will decide the dosage depending on your medical condition. The common side effects of Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet include headache, nausea, abdominal cramps, and flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk). Although not everyone experiences these side effects, if they occur, seek medical attention.

Before starting Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet , let your doctor know if you have any medical history of severe kidney disease or hyponatremia (low sodium levels in your body), extreme thirst, uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart failure, and fluid retention. While using Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet , limit water and other fluids' intake since it may lead to electrolyte imbalance. Avoid drinking coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, or other caffeine sources before bedtime, leading to increased urination. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before using Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet . Do not take or stop this medicine if the doctor did not advise you to do so.

Uses of Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet

Treatment of Diabetes insipidus, Post-hypophysectomy polyuria (polydipsia), and Bedwetting.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet is a hormone analogue that treats diabetes insipidus, post-hypophysectomy polyuria (extreme urination) or polydipsia (excessive thirst), and bedwetting. It contains Desmopressin, a synthetic form of Vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone), which mimics the natural hormone vasopressin and works by limiting the amount of water eliminated in the urine, thus controlling excessive thirst and urination in diabetes insipidus. It also decreases the amount of urine produced, thereby preventing the urinary bladder from filling up at night time and controlling bedwetting in children. Being an anti-haemophilic agent, Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet also reduces the bleeding tendency in haemophilia (bleeding disorder) by promoting the release of blood clotting factors. 

How Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet Works

Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet contains Desmopressin, a human-made form (synthetic) of Vasopressin. Vasopressin is an antidiuretic (that controls fluid balance) hormone, synthesized in the pituitary gland's hypothalamus. When your body cannot produce enough vasopressin, Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet is given to replace a low vasopressin level. It mimics the natural hormone, vasopressin and works by reabsorbing water from the kidneys, which controls excessive thirst and urination in diabetes insipidus. It also decreases the amount of urine produced and controls bedwetting in children. Being an anti-haemophilic agent, Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet also reduces the bleeding tendency in haemophilia (bleeding disorder) by promoting the release of blood clotting factors.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal cramp
  • Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk) 

What if I have taken an overdose of Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet as it may cause overdose. The symptoms of overdose include confusion, drowsiness, rapid weight gain, headache, or urination problems. If you suspect you have taken overdose or notice signs of overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

Before starting Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet , let your doctor know if you have any medical history of severe kidney disease, hyponatremia (low sodium levels in your body), extreme thirst, uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart failure, fluid/mineral imbalance (cystic fibrosis), bleeding/clotting problems, and fluid retention. While using Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet , limit water and other fluids' intake since it may lead to electrolyte imbalance. Inform your doctor if you have any allergic reactions or lactose intolerance before using Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet . Please consult your doctor before starting Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother. It is not recommended to consume alcohol since it may worsen the side effects and increase urination. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DesmopressinFludrocortisone
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DesmopressinCiclesonide
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DesmopressinFludrocortisone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's:
Using Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's together with fludrocortisone may increase the risk of hyponatremia( a condition associated with low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's with Fludrocortisone is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, unsteadiness, decreased urination and sudden weight gain contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DesmopressinCiclesonide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's:
Co-administration of Bumetanide and Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's may increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
If you have to use Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's and Ciclesonide together, a doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to safely use both medications. However, if you experience loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy (very tired), irritability, difficulty concentrating, weakness, unsteadiness, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, contact your doctor immediately as these may be symptoms of water intoxication (water poisoning) and hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood). Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
DesmopressinTorasemide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's:
Co-administration of Torasemide can make Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's may increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
If you have to use Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's and Torasemide together, a doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to safely use both medications. However, if you experience loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy (very tired), irritability, difficulty concentrating, weakness, unsteadiness, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, contact your doctor immediately as these may be symptoms of water intoxication (water poisoning) and hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood). Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
DesmopressinTriamcinolone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's:
Co-administration of Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's together with triamcinolone may increase the risk of hyponatremia (a condition associated with low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Triamcinolone with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's is not recommended, but it should be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, headache, tiredness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, , decreased urination and loss of appetite(less desire to eat), contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DesmopressinBetamethasone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's:
Co-administration of Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's with Betamethasone can increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Betamethasone and Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, unsteadiness, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
DesmopressinBeclometasone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's:
Co-administration of Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's together with Beclomethasone may increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
If you have to use Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's and Beclomethasone together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to safely use both medications. However, if you experience loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy (very tired), irritability, difficulty concentrating, weakness, unsteadiness, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, contact your doctor immediately as these may be symptoms of water intoxication (water poisoning) and hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood). Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
DesmopressinFluticasone Propionate
Critical
How does the drug interact with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's:
Co-administration of Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's together with fluticasone may increase the risk of hyponatremia, a condition associated with low levels of salt in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Coadministration of Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's and Fluticasone Propionate is not recommended, but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, headache, lethargy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, unsteadiness, decreased urination and sudden weight gain contact doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DesmopressinPrednisone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's:
Coadministration of Prednisone and Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's may increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
If you have to use Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's and prednisone together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to safely use both medications. However, if you experience loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy (very tired), irritability, difficulty concentrating, weakness, unsteadiness, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, contact your doctor immediately as these may be symptoms of water intoxication (water poisoning) and hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood). Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
DesmopressinBumetanide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's:
Co-administration of Bumetanide and Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's may increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
If you have to use Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's and Bumetanide together, your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor you more frequently to safely use both medications. However, if you experience loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy (very tired), irritability, difficulty concentrating, weakness, unsteadiness, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, contact your doctor immediately as these may be symptoms of water intoxication (water poisoning) and hyponatremia (low levels of salt in the blood). Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.
DesmopressinPrednisolone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's:
Co-administration of Prednisolone and Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's may increase the risk of hyponatremia (low levels of sodium in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Prednisolone with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet 30's is not generally advised as they lead to an interaction, they can be taken together if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience loss of appetite, headache, nausea, vomiting, lethargy (very tired), irritability, difficulty concentrating, weakness, unsteadiness, memory impairment, confusion, muscle spasm, decreased urination, and/or sudden weight gain, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue the medication without consulting a doctor.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals if you take Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet for more than once per day. Do not use other over-the-counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet .

  • Maintain a fibre-rich diet and include healthy carbohydrates from fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

  • Eat at regular intervals.

  • Avoid drinking coffee, tea, cola, energy drinks, or other caffeine sources before bedtime since it can lead to increased urination. 

  • Avoid activities that cause dehydration, such as excessive physical exercise or spending time in the heat.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIHEMOPHILICS
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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is unsafe to consume alcohol since it may worsen the side effects and increase urination.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet is a pregnancy category B drug. It can cause pre-eclampsia in pregnant women leading to high blood pressure, oedema (swelling due to the build-up of fluid) and proteinuria (protein in the urine). Please consult your doctor before starting Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet is excreted into the breast milk when used by a breastfeeding mother. Please seek medical advice before you start Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet if you are nursing.

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Driving

Caution

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience any unmanageable side effects with Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Please let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment when you are prescribed Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet .

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Kidney

Caution

Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment. Please let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases when prescribed Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet .

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Children

Safe if prescribed

Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet can be prescribed to children by the doctor, depending on the disease. The doctor decides the right dose for a child based on his/her age and weight.

FAQs

Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet is a hormone analogue that belongs to the class of ‘antihemophilic agents’ primarily used to treat diabetes insipidus, post-hypophysectomy polyuria (extreme urination), polydipsia (extreme thirst), and bedwetting. Diabetes insipidus is a condition in which the body fails to control water balance, resulting in excessive urination. Hypophysectomy is the surgical removal of the hypophysis (pituitary gland).
Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet contains Desmopressin, a human-made form of vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone). When your body cannot produce enough vasopressin, Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet is used to replace it. It helps treat diabetes insipidus, post-hypophysectomy polyuria or polydipsia, and bedwetting by causing water reabsorption in the kidneys and reducing the amount of urine to be filled up in the bladder.
Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet does not cause weight gain. But it may cause fluid overload as a side effect by reducing the amount of fluid to be urinated. This fluid overload can result in weight gain.
Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet does not cure bedwetting, but it helps control bedwetting. It is usually prescribed at the night time to prevent frequent urination.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Optimal intake of fluids is recommended. However, avoid excess intake of water and other liquids like coffee, tea, cola, and energy drinks, leading to worsening of electrolyte imbalance.
Before starting Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet , let your doctor know if you have any medical history of severe kidney disease, hyponatremia (low sodium levels in your body), extreme thirst, uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart failure, fluid/mineral imbalance (cystic fibrosis), bleeding/clotting problems, and fluid retention. While using Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet , limit water and other fluids intake since it may lead to electrolyte imbalance. Tell your doctor about allergic reactions or lactose intolerance before using Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet . Also, let your doctor know if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother. It is not recommended to consume alcohol since it may worsen the side effects and increase urination.
Your doctor will decide the duration of treatment depending on your medical condition and response to the treatment.
Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet contains Desmopressin, a human-made form (synthetic) of Vasopressin. Vasopressin is an antidiuretic (that controls fluid balance) hormone.
Swallow it whole with water; do not crush, break, or chew it. Follow the dose and duration as directed by the physician.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol since it may worsen the side effects and increase urination.
Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet can cause pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, leading to high blood pressure, oedema (swelling due to the build-up of fluid), and proteinuria (protein in the urine). When used by a breastfeeding mother, Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet is excreted into the breast milk. So, caution should be exercised. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should not use Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet unless prescribed by the doctor.
Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet is contraindicated in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment. So, it is essential to inform your doctor about your condition. Your doctor will prescribe the medication only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
The common side effects of Minirin 0.2 mg Tablet include headache, nausea, abdominal cramps, and flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk). Although not everyone experiences these side effects, if they occur, seek medical attention.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

K-28/1, ADDITIONAL MIDC , ANAND NAGAR , AMBERNATH - 421506 , INDIA
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