title: The analgesic action of desmopressin in renal colic.
abstract: Urolithiasis is a frequent problem causing a significant clinical, psychological and socio-economic burden. Analgesia remains the most important element in the medical treatment of renal colic. Nonetheless, both NSAIDs and opiates have a side effect profile which can cause further complications. As such, the use of desmopressin for renal colic has received increased attention in the last two decades. This paper provides an overview of current evidence on the use of desmopressin as an analgesic strategy in renal colic.
authors.affiliation: a Academic Department of Urology, University Hospital Ghent , University of Ghent , Belgium.
authors.forename: Vansh
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kapila
authors.affiliation: b Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospitals , King's College London , UK.
authors.forename: Ayush K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Kapila
authors.affiliation: a Academic Department of Urology, University Hospital Ghent , University of Ghent , Belgium.
authors.forename: Thomas
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Tailly
authors.affiliation: c Department of Urology , General City Hospital of Aalst, Geraardsbergen and Wetteren , Belgium.
authors.forename: Bernard
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Rappe
authors.affiliation: d Ferring, Clinical R&D, Urology , Copenhagen , Denmark.
authors.forename: Kristian Vinter
authors.initials: KV
authors.lastname: Juul
authors.affiliation: a Academic Department of Urology, University Hospital Ghent , University of Ghent , Belgium.
authors.forename: Karel
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Everaert
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D050034:Antidiuretic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003894:Deamino Arginine Vasopressin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009130:Muscle, Smooth; D056844:Renal Colic / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D014513:Ureter; D052878:Urolithiasis / Q000150:complications
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D050034:Antidiuretic Agents; D003894:Deamino Arginine Vasopressin
keywords: Analgesia; Desmopressin; Renal colic; Renal stone; Urolithiasis