appropriate Medications for Hyponatremia Disease Reference Care Notes Medication List Encyclopedia Q & A More What is Hyponatremia: Hyponatremia refers to a low concentration of sodium in the blood and occurs when athletes sweat profusely and then drink copious amounts of pure water to replenish fluids, without adequately replacing electrolytes. It occurs more frequently during endurance events that last longer than several hours, where athletes attempting to rehydrate over several hours of exertion may end up compounding the problem without realizing it. Medications to treat Hyponatremia The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition. Drug Class (show all) - minerals and electrolytes (1) - miscellaneous diuretics (1) - urinary pH modifiers (1) - vasopressin antagonists (2) Rx OTC Off Label Only Generics Drug name Rx / OTC Preg nancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity Samsca Rx C N Add review Rate Generic name: tolvaptan systemic Drug class: vasopressin antagonists For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information tolvaptan Rx C N Add review Rate Generic name: tolvaptan systemic Brand name: Samsca Drug class: vasopressin antagonists For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph sodium acetate Rx C N Add review Rate Generic name: sodium acetate systemic Drug class: minerals and electrolytes , urinary pH modifiers For consumers: interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information ure-Na Rx C N Add review Rate Generic name: urea systemic For consumers: interactions , urea Rx C N Add review Rate Generic name: urea systemic Brand name: ure-Na Drug class: miscellaneous diuretics For consumers: interactions , side effects Topics under Hyponatremia Euvolemic Hyponatremia (4 drugs) Learn more about Hyponatremia Micromedex Care Notes Hyponatremia Osmolality Test Mayo Clinic Reference Hyponatremia Legend Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. Prescription Only / Over the Counter Rx Prescription Only OTC Over the Counter Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter Pregnancy A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. N FDA has not classified the drug. Controlled Substances Act Schedule N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. 1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. 2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. 3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. 4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. 5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. Alcohol X Interacts with Alcohol. Browse Drugs by Condition A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Information Care Notes 2 related articles Mayo Clinic 1 related article Latest FDA Approvals for Hyponatremia Samsca Vaprisol Help and Support Looking for answers? Ask a question or go join the hyponatremia support group to connect with others who have similar interests. wind up
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