Table 4.
Use of oral desmopressin in infants <3 months of age
| Case | Author | Etiology | Initial Rx | Age of oral desmopressin | Oral dose | Oral dose preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Stick [19] |
Midline defect |
IN |
D33 |
5 mcg OD increased to BD dose |
Intranasal solution |
|
2 |
Atasay [20] |
Intracranial haemorrhage |
IN |
D73 |
(5 mcg/day) 2.5 μg/kg/day, twice daily |
Minirin® tablet, 89 μg, |
|
3 |
Ozaydin [21] |
ECP syndrome** |
Oral |
< 1 month |
2.5 mcg/kg/day, twice daily |
Minirin® tablet, 89 μg, |
| 4 | Kollamparambil [22] | Transient | IV | 2 months | 4 mcg/day in divided doses | -NA*- |
*NA: not available.
**ECP syndrome: ectrodactyly and cleft lip/palate.