Desmopressin administration in children with central diabetes insipidus: a retrospective review

Central diabetes insipidus (DI) is a rare disorder in children caused by a deficiency of antidiuretic hormone arginine (vasopressin). Desmopressin is the first line agent in management of central DI. However, one of the side effects of desmopressin is water intoxication and hyponatraemia. This study...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism 2013-11, Vol.26 (11), p.1047-1052
Hauptverfasser:	Ooi, Hooi Leng, Maguire, Ann M., Ambler, Geoffrey R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Antidiuretic Agents - administration & dosage Antidiuretic Agents - therapeutic use central diabetes insipidus Child Deamino Arginine Vasopressin - administration & dosage Deamino Arginine Vasopressin - therapeutic use desmopressin Diabetes Insipidus - drug therapy Female Humans hypernatraemia hyponatraemia Male Retrospective Studies
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