Syndrome of Inappropriate Anti-Diuretic Hormone

Question 1

SIADH causes

Answer 1

• Small cell lung cancer
• Atypical pneumonia (legionella)
• Brain damage
• Drugs (carbamazapine / SSRIs)

Question 2

SIADH

Answer 2

• Restrict fluid intake
• Treat underlying issues
• Tolvaptan (competitive ADH-r antagonist)