Urol. praxi, 2011; 12(2): 92-96

Nocturia - as you know it or not

MUDr.Jaroslav Pacovský, Ph.D.
Urologická klinika FN a LF UK v Hradci Králové

Nocturia is a symptom with potentially serious negative impact on quality of life. In case of night polyuria as a nocturia cause, which

is not symptom of the other serious disease, the urologist has effective instrument for successful management. The nocturia therapy

needs the complex approach covering a regime proceeding and a medicament therapy of the desmopressin (MINIRIN MELT®) as well.

Meeting the recommended conditions of its use is essential for the safe and effective nocturia.

Keywords: nocturia, night polyuria, desmopressin, safety

Published: April 1, 2011  Show citation

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