Variability in Oral DDAVP Dose Requirements in Children with Central Diabetes Insipidus.

There is inconsistency in the amount of oral desmopressin (DDAVP) that children with central diabetes insipidus (CDI) require. We investigated whether clinical characteristics influenced DDAVP dose requirements in 100 children with CDI. Extremely large doses were associated with acquired etiology (P=0.04), higher BMI z-score, intact thirst and additional pituitary hormone deficiencies (P
Source: The Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Brief Reports Source Type: research