DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE

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Manufactured by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.

5,690 FDA adverse event reports analyzed

Last updated: 2026-04-15

About DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE

DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE is a medication tracked in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), manufactured by Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.. The most commonly reported adverse reactions for DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE include HYPONATRAEMIA, DRUG INEFFECTIVE, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, FATIGUE. This page provides a comprehensive breakdown of reported side effects, safety signals, patient demographics, and AI-powered safety analysis for DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE.

Top Adverse Reactions

HYPONATRAEMIA333 reports
DRUG INEFFECTIVE215 reports
HEADACHE183 reports
NAUSEA169 reports
FATIGUE142 reports
VOMITING137 reports
OFF LABEL USE130 reports
DIZZINESS111 reports
DIARRHOEA107 reports
PAIN103 reports
ASTHENIA97 reports
MALAISE84 reports
PYREXIA84 reports
DYSPNOEA82 reports
FALL82 reports
BLOOD SODIUM DECREASED77 reports
DEHYDRATION75 reports
HYPOTENSION74 reports
CONDITION AGGRAVATED73 reports
CONVULSION68 reports
CONFUSIONAL STATE67 reports
DRUG INTERACTION66 reports
SEIZURE66 reports
WEIGHT INCREASED66 reports
DEATH63 reports
ARTHRALGIA60 reports
HYPERSENSITIVITY60 reports
BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED59 reports
PNEUMONIA59 reports
URINARY TRACT INFECTION59 reports
SOMNOLENCE56 reports
ANXIETY55 reports
PRODUCT STORAGE ERROR54 reports
PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION54 reports
EPISTAXIS52 reports
BACK PAIN51 reports
DEPRESSION50 reports
HAEMORRHAGE50 reports
PRODUCT DOSE OMISSION ISSUE49 reports
MUSCLE SPASMS48 reports
RASH48 reports
WRONG TECHNIQUE IN PRODUCT USAGE PROCESS48 reports
DECREASED APPETITE47 reports
POLLAKIURIA47 reports
URTICARIA47 reports
INSOMNIA46 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN45 reports
HYPERNATRAEMIA45 reports
CONSTIPATION43 reports
TACHYCARDIA42 reports
GAIT DISTURBANCE41 reports
HYPERTENSION41 reports
COUGH40 reports
FLATULENCE40 reports
RENAL IMPAIRMENT40 reports
DIABETES INSIPIDUS39 reports
PRURITUS39 reports
MIGRAINE38 reports
OVERDOSE38 reports
RENAL FAILURE38 reports
HOSPITALISATION37 reports
MYALGIA37 reports
SYNCOPE37 reports
WEIGHT DECREASED37 reports
THIRST36 reports
ABDOMINAL DISCOMFORT35 reports
ANAPHYLACTIC REACTION35 reports
CRANIOPHARYNGIOMA35 reports
INCORRECT DOSE ADMINISTERED35 reports
LOSS OF CONSCIOUSNESS35 reports
CONTRAINDICATED PRODUCT ADMINISTERED34 reports
FACE OEDEMA34 reports
PARAESTHESIA34 reports
FEELING ABNORMAL33 reports
TREMOR33 reports
VISUAL IMPAIRMENT33 reports
NASOPHARYNGITIS32 reports
PAIN IN EXTREMITY32 reports
PLEURAL EFFUSION32 reports
CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT31 reports
PRODUCT USE ISSUE31 reports
ANAEMIA30 reports
CHEST PAIN30 reports
HYPOVOLAEMIA30 reports
LETHARGY30 reports
SHOCK HAEMORRHAGIC30 reports
ABDOMINAL PAIN UPPER29 reports
COMA29 reports
DRY MOUTH29 reports
EMPHYSEMA29 reports
HAEMOTHORAX29 reports
HYPOAESTHESIA29 reports
LABELLED DRUG DISEASE INTERACTION MEDICATION ERROR29 reports
PNEUMOTHORAX29 reports
STRESS29 reports
UNEVALUABLE EVENT29 reports
ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK28 reports
TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS28 reports
HEART RATE INCREASED27 reports
INSPIRATORY CAPACITY DECREASED27 reports

Report Outcomes

Out of 3,194 classified reports for DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE:

Serious 72.6%Non-Serious 27.4%

The FDA classifies an adverse event as “serious” if it results in death, hospitalization, disability, congenital anomaly, or requires intervention to prevent permanent damage.

Demographics Breakdown

Reports by Sex

Female1,494 (54.2%)
Male1,255 (45.5%)
Unknown7 (0.3%)

Reports by Age

Age 1465 reports
Age 1350 reports
Age 1047 reports
Age 4944 reports
Age 1242 reports
Age 636 reports
Age 5236 reports
Age 6836 reports
Age 5535 reports
Age 6735 reports
Age 5934 reports
Age 5433 reports
Age 5633 reports
Age 1132 reports
Age 1532 reports
Age 5331 reports
Age 930 reports
Age 6030 reports
Age 3929 reports
Age 5729 reports

Demographics reflect voluntary FDA adverse event reporting patterns and may not represent the full patient population.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many FDA adverse event reports are associated with DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE?

This profile reflects 5,690 FDA FAERS reports that mention DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE. Reporting is voluntary and does not prove that the drug caused any listed event.

Which adverse reactions are most often listed for DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE?

Frequently reported terms in FAERS include HYPONATRAEMIA, DRUG INEFFECTIVE, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, FATIGUE, VOMITING. Rankings reflect reporting volume in this dataset, not confirmed side effect rates in the general population.

Who manufactures DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE?

Labeling and FAERS entries often list Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. in connection with DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE. Always verify the specific product and NDC with your pharmacist.

Important Disclaimer: This content is generated by AI analysis of FDA adverse event reports and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Adverse event reports submitted to the FDA do not prove that a medication caused the reported side effect. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. If you experience a serious side effect, contact your doctor or call 911 immediately.