Nocdurna
Nocdurna contains desmopressin acetate, a synthetic analogue of the natural antidiuretic hormone arginine vasopressin. It works by binding to V2 receptors in the renal collecting ducts, increasing water permeability, and thereby reducing urine production overnight.
Dosage by Body Weight
Take 1 hour before bedtime, sublingually (under the tongue) without water. The recommended dose for women is 25 mcg daily. The recommended dose for men is 50 mcg daily. Fluid intake must be limited from 1 hour before until 8 hours after administration.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not indicated
- Frequency
- Not applicable
- Tracking Notes
- Nocdurna is not indicated or approved for pediatric use.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not indicated
- Frequency
- Not applicable
- Tracking Notes
- Nocdurna is not indicated or approved for pediatric use.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not indicated
- Frequency
- Not applicable
- Tracking Notes
- Nocdurna is not indicated or approved for pediatric use.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not indicated
- Frequency
- Not applicable
- Tracking Notes
- Nocdurna is not indicated or approved for pediatric use.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not indicated
- Frequency
- Not applicable
- Tracking Notes
- Nocdurna is not indicated or approved for pediatric use.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not indicated | Not applicable | Nocdurna is not indicated or approved for pediatric use. |
| 5-7 kg | Not indicated | Not applicable | Nocdurna is not indicated or approved for pediatric use. |
| 8-10 kg | Not indicated | Not applicable | Nocdurna is not indicated or approved for pediatric use. |
| 11-15 kg | Not indicated | Not applicable | Nocdurna is not indicated or approved for pediatric use. |
| 16-20 kg | Not indicated | Not applicable | Nocdurna is not indicated or approved for pediatric use. |
Formulation
Sublingual Tablet
Purpose
Treatment of nocturia due to nocturnal polyuria in adults who awaken two or more times per night to void.
Generic Name
Desmopressin acetateScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.