Comparing Desmopressin vs Digoxin
Desmopressin | Digoxin |
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Desmopressin | Digoxin |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Diabetes Insipidus, Nocturia, Primary Nocturnal Enuresis, von Willebrand Disease, Hemophilia A. Desmopressin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Digoxin is one of the oldest and most controversial heart medications. In heart failure, it is usually only used alongside standard medications. In atrial fibrillation, there is still much debate... View more |
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More about Desmopressin | More about Digoxin | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Desmopressin has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 43 ratings on Drugs.com. 89% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 3% reported a negative effect. |
Digoxin has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 17 ratings on Drugs.com. 47% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Desmopressin prices |
View all Digoxin prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
DDAVP, DDAVP Nasal, DDAVP Rhinal Tube, Minirin, Nocdurna | Cardoxin, Digitek, Digox, Lanoxin | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
4 hours |
144 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 122 drugs are known to interact with Desmopressin:
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A total of 433 drugs are known to interact with Digoxin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
September 06, 1995 |
July 26, 1982 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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