Oral lyophylizate formulation of desmopressin: superior pharmacodynamics compared to tablet due to low food interaction.

Purpose: Desmopressin is a standard treatment for monosymptomatic nocturnal enuresis. Different formulations are promoted as bioequivalent, although these claims are not supported by comparative pharmacodynamic data in children. Food interaction is known to influence the bioavailability of desmopressin. We compared the pharmacodynamics of the 2 most frequently used desmopressin formulations, tablet and lyophilizate, with a standardized meal, allowing extrapolation to clinical reality, where the interval between evening meal and medication intake is limited for school-age children. We hypothesized there would be a faster pharmacodynamic response, and greater concentrating and antidiuretic activity for the fast dissolving (melt) formulation compared to the tablet with simultaneous food intake.Materials and Methods: Two tests were performed on separate days in identical standardized conditions, starting with a 15 ml/kg water load. After achieving maximal diluting capacity a standardized meal was administered...