particularly with arginine vasopressin (AVP)-receptor antagonists. Summary: Hyponatremia (generally defined as a serum sodium concentration of <135 meq/L) is one of the most common electrolyte ...

Vasopressin secretion may be triggered by hypotension (low blood pressure), hypovolemia (low water or blood levels), or disruptions in plasma osmolality (the balance of water and electrolytes in ...

[8] Measurement of urine osmolality or specific gravity every 4-6 h, until resolution or stabilization Measurement of serum sodium levels every 4-6 h, until resolution or stabilization JA Loh is a ...

Desmopressin acetate is a synthetic analogue of the natural hormone arginine vasopressin ... occurrence of an extreme decrease in serum sodium and plasma osmolality resulting in seizures, coma ...