title: DDAVP-induced hyponatremia in young children.
abstract: Desmopressin (DDAVP) is used to improve hemostasis in patients with bleeding disorders. The side effects of DDAVP in adults and children are benign. However, there has been concern regarding the development of hyponatremia and seizures after the use of DDAVP in young children. The authors describe three children under 3 years of age who developed hyponatremia (two also developed seizures) following intravenous administration of DDAVP at a standard dose of 0.3 mug/kg. Fluid restriction, avoidance of hypo-osmolar fluid, and close monitoring of fluid and electrolytes for 12 to 24 hours after the administration of DDAVP in children younger than 3 years of age is recommended.
authors.affiliation: Division of Haematology/Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children, University of Toronto, 555 University Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada.
authors.forename: Prabodh
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: Manuel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Carcao
authors.forename: Johann
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Hitzler
mesh_terms: D002675:Child, Preschool; D003894:Deamino Arginine Vasopressin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D007010:Hyponatremia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D012640:Seizures / Q000139:chemically induced; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D006490:Hemostatics; D003894:Deamino Arginine Vasopressin