What Medications Block ADH? A Guide to Antidiuretic Hormone Antagonists
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According to research, hyponatremia, a condition characterized by low serum sodium, affects 4-15% of hospitalized patients and is often the most frequent electrolyte disorder. In many of these cases, excess antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is a contributing factor, necessitating the use of medications that block ADH, known as vasopressin receptor antagonists or 'vaptans'.
