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The business launched a precautionary global recall of desmopressin formulations used to treat mild-to-moderate hemophilia A and von Willebrand disease after higher-than-specified amounts of desmopressin were discovered in various formulations. Stimate, a nasal spray containing a synthetic form of desmopressin acetate used to control bleeding in hemophilia patients, is among the recalled products, as is Octostim Nasal Spray 1.5 mg/ml, DDAVP 10 micrograms (mcg)/0.1 ml, Minirin Nasal Spray 0.1 mg/ml, and Generic Desmopressin Acetate Nasal Spray 10 mcg/0.1 ml. Products containing higher-than-specified amounts of desmopressin were recalled due to concerns that increased desmopressin exposure can result in water retention, low blood pressure, and low blood salt levels in mild cases, as well as seizure, coma, and death.