Friday, March 24, 2017

Drug Induced Hyponatremia



  • Hyponatremia (defined as a serum sodium level <134 mmol/L) is a common electrolyte disturbance in clinical practice that is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality.
  • As shown in evidence from small studies and case reports, drugs may cause hyponatremia by affecting sodium homeostasis and water homeostasis.
  • Clinical information about the incidence and pathophysiological process of hyponatremia of the most commonly offending agents is presented in Table 1.
  • Rarer causes derived from occasionally reported cases are presented in Table 2.




 

Reference:
Liamis, G., Milionis, H., & Elisaf, M. (2008). A review of drug-induced hyponatremia. American Journal of Kidney Diseases, 52(1), 144-153.

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