Minirin
Minirin - Dose Advice of :
The dose of the drug differs from person to person and the doctor determines the dose by starting low and slowly increasing it until a suitable dose is found. Minirin Tablets: Cranial diabetes insipidus: The starting dose in both adults and children is 100 micrograms taken three times daily.The total daily dose usually lies somewhere between 200 and 1200 micrograms a day. Bedwetting: The initial dose should be 200 micrograms taken before bed If this isnt effective it can be increased to 400 micrograms. The doctor may ask their patient to limit their intake of fluids, since there is a risk of having too much fluid in your body when taking this drug. Minirin tablets are intended to be used for a period of 3 months; once this time limit has been reached the patient should see their doctor for a treatment review.Nasal Solution: This is administered via a dropping bottle.Diabetes Insipidus:
Adults 10-40micrograms/day
Children 25-20 micrograms/day given in two dosesDiagnosis of renal concentrating capacity:
Adults ? 40micrograms
Children ? 20micrograms
Infants ? 10microgramsMinirin Injection: Diabetes Insipidus
Adults 1-4 micrograms/day
Children ? 400 nanograms/day given via IVI or IMI in 2 divided dosesDiagnosis of renal concentrating capacity: Single doses of Minirin are used for this purpose.
Adults ? 4mcg IMI
Use of this form of Minirin is not advised in childrenBleeding disorders:
Administered via an IV infusion. Nasal Spray:
Given into the nostrils using a spray pump and the dose is divided between the nostrils. It is important not to inhale whilst using the spray pump Bedwetting: Children > 6 years are initially started on 20 micrograms before bed, and the dose being adjusted according to the response to the treatment. The normal dosing range lies between 10-40 micrograms. Cranial diabetes insipidus:
Adults: 10 - 40 micrograms/day
Children: 25-20 micrograms/day, given in 2 divided doses
Diagnosis of renal concentrating capacity: Restrict fluid intake especially in children.
Adults: ? 40micrograms
Children: ? 20micrograms
Infants: ? 10micrograms
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