Diabetes Insipidus Treatment with Lypressin
- Binish Ahmed
- Nov 21, 2016
- 2 min read
Lypressin is used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus, a condition where there’s a dire deficiency of antidiuretic hormone. It is synthetically extracted from the posterior lobes of pituitary glands of mammal. Lypressin can prevent or control the urge of frequent urination and increased thirst. It is an analogue to vasopressin.
How to use it?
Lypressin is a nasal spray. In adults, the usual dosage is 1-2 sprays after every six hours. 2 or 3 sprays per nostril usually results in wastage. The time interval between sprays be reduced rather than increasing the number of sprays if a patient requires more than 3 sprays. The patient must understand that the daily dosage must be regulated according to the extent of extensive urination and thirst. The drug is not to be given to patients with cardiac illness, people with hypertension and those suffering from kidney dysfunction. Consultation of a healthcare professional is necessary before using this drug.
Side Effects
There are some uncomfortable side effects of this medication. Some impacts are tolerable but, if they become severe they are treated symptomatically. The usual side effects of lypressin are: Nausea, vomiting, sweating, cramps, headache, tremors and diarrhea. The side effects disappear as the body adjusts to the medication.
Keep in mind
Lypressin should be given with utmost care to patients with hypertension, heart failure, migraine and epilepsy.
Limit drinking water and other fluids when you are taking this medication.
Don’t use lypressin more than usual without doctor’s permission.
Patients who have chronic nephritis should not be given this nasal spray. People, who have vascular diseases, should be given small doses.
If you miss a dose, have it as soon as you remember. In fact, do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Never ‘double-up’ the dose to catch up.
For nursing mothers, lypressin should be given with caution. The good side is, it does not produce uterine contractions when given during pregnancy. Its effects are not deleterious to the foetus and do not threaten the ongoing pregnancy.
Some precautions
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure or coronary artery disease.
Do not drink alcohol while on this drug. Alcohol interferes with lypressin and increases urination.
If you are taking any supplement or over the counter drug, tell your doctor.
