Focus on desmopressin and enuresis: a review of literature

Minerva Urol Nefrol. 2016 Feb;68(1):14-9. Epub 2014 Jul 3.

Abstract

Nocturnal enuresis (NE) is a common disorder in children. Choice of treatment depends on the frequency and severity of symptoms, the child's age and motivation. Treatment options for NE are alarm, desmopressin and imipramine. In particular, the main desmopressin therapeutical effect is the antidiuretic activity. The different formulations of desmopressin are an injectable solution, an oral tablet formulation and the recent oral lyophilisate (MELT). MELT with its higher biodisponibility guarantees the same therapy response of other formulations with a lower doses and it represents the first line and safety treatment for the NE.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Antidiuretic Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Child
  • Deamino Arginine Vasopressin / administration & dosage*
  • Humans
  • Italy / epidemiology
  • Nocturnal Enuresis / drug therapy*
  • Nocturnal Enuresis / epidemiology
  • Prevalence
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Antidiuretic Agents
  • Deamino Arginine Vasopressin