The Risk of Hyponatremia with Desmopressin Use for Nocturnal Polyuria.

CONCLUSION: Hyponatremia is not infrequently associated with desmopressin use. Those with advanced age (≥65 years) and lower hemoglobin are at risk of desmopressin-associated hyponatremia and need to be carefully monitored. © 2015 S. Karger AG, Basel. PMID: 25871541 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - April 8, 2015 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Choi EY, Park JS, Kim YT, Park SY, Kim GH Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research

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