Chapter 6 BNF (Antidiuretic Hormone) Flashcards
1
Q
What is Diabetes insipidus?
A
Large amounts of urine secreted
2
Q
What are the two types of Diabetes insipidus?
A
Cranial
Nephrogenic
3
Q
What’s the aetiology of cranial diabetes insipidus?
A
Hypothalamus doesn’t make enough ADH
4
Q
What’s the treatment for cranial diabetes insipidus?
A
Vasopressin (ADH)
Desmopressin (synthetic, linger acting)
5
Q
What’s the treatment for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus and why?
A
Thiazides
Kidneys do not respond to ADH
6
Q
What’s the notable side effects of Desmopressin?
A
Hyponatraemic convulsions
7
Q
What’s the issue with in appropriate secretion of ADH?
A
Hyponatreamia
8
Q
What’s the treatment for inappropriate secretion of ADH?
A
Demeclocycline
Tolvaptan (vasopressin antagonist)
9
Q
Why should rapid correction of Hyponatremia be avoided
A
CNS side effects
