Medications for Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Von Willebrand Disease (VWD).
Found 2 Approved Drugs for Von Willebrand Disease (VWD)
DDAVP
Generic Name
Desmopressin Acetate
DDAVP
Generic Name
Desmopressin Acetate
Form: Injection, Spray, Tablet, Solution
Method of administration: Intravenous, Subcutaneous, Nasal, Oral
FDA approval date: May 01, 1984
Classification: Factor VIII Activator
Central Diabetes Insipidus Desmopressin acetate tablets are indicated as antidiuretic replacement therapy in the management of central diabetes insipidus and for the management of the temporary polyuria and polydipsia following head trauma or surgery in the pituitary region. Desmopressin acetate is ineffective for the treatment of nephrogenic diabetes insipidus. Patients were selected for therapy based on the diagnosis by means of the water deprivation test, the hypertonic saline infusion test, and/or response to antidiuretic hormone. Continued response to desmopressin acetate can be monitored by measuring urine volume and osmolality. Primary Nocturnal Enuresis Desmopressin acetate tablets are indicated for the management of primary nocturnal enuresis. Desmopressin acetate may be used alone or as an adjunct to behavioral conditioning or other non-pharmacologic intervention.
Altuviiio
Generic Name
Fc-VWF-XTEN
Altuviiio
Generic Name
Fc-VWF-XTEN
Form: Kit
FDA approval date: February 22, 2023
ALTUVIIIO [antihemophilic factor (recombinant), Fc-VWF-XTEN fusion protein-ehtl] is a von Willebrand Factor (VWF) independent recombinant DNA-derived, Factor VIII concentrate indicated for use in adults and children with hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency) for: Routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes On-demand treatment and control of bleeding episodes Perioperative management of bleeding ALTUVIIIO [antihemophilic factor (recombinant), Fc-VWF-XTEN fusion protein-ehtl] is a recombinant DNA-derived, Factor VIII concentrate indicated for use in adults and children with hemophilia A (congenital factor VIII deficiency) for: Routine prophylaxis to reduce the frequency of bleeding episodes On-demand treatment & control of bleeding episodes Perioperative management of bleeding ( 1 ) Limitation of Use: ALTUVIIIO is not indicated for the treatment of von Willebrand disease. ( 1 ) Limitation of Use ALTUVIIIO is not indicated for the treatment of von Willebrand disease.
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