What is a Stimate challenge test?

Also known as: DDAVP challenge test.

Stimate is a nasal spray that can help stop bleeding in patients with a rare blood disorder known as von Willebrand disease. The drug is also known as DDAVP when given intravenously. A Stimate challenge test is a medical test to ensure that Stimate will be able to successfully stop bleeding in a patient with Von Willebrand disease.

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Reviewed by: Guillermo R De Angulo, MD

This page was last updated on: 1/29/2019 3:21:13 PM