Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH
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Treatment for the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) may include:
Water restriction for SIADH
Increased sodium intake
Diuretic medications
for SIADH:
Furosemide
(
Lasix
)
Demeclocycline
for SIADH:
Blocks the effect of antidiuretic hormone on the kidney
Urea for SIADH
Clinical trials for SIADH
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Last Updated: Aug 6, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
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John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH References:
Anpalahan M.Chronic idiopathic hyponatremia in older people due to syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) possibly related to aging. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2001 Jun;49(6):788-92.
Kanda M, Omori Y, Shinoda S, Yamauchi T, Tamemoto H, Kawakami M, Ishikawa SE. SIADH closely associated with non-functioning pituitary adenoma. Endocr J. 2004 Aug;51(4):435-8.
Musch W, Decaux G. Treating the syndrome of inappropriate ADH secretion with isotonic saline. QJM. 1998 Nov;91(11):749-53.
Musch W, Hedeshi A, Decaux G. Low sodium excretion in SIADH patients with low diuresis. Nephron Physiol. 2004;96(1):P11-8.
