Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)

Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH)

1. Medications for type 2 diabetes, seizures, antidepressants, blood pressure, cancer, anesthesia, and receiving hormone medications, such as ADH or vasopressin

2. Defined by excessive antidiuretic hormone. Hyponatremia and hypo-osmolality despite normal or increased plasma volume, which results in impaired water excretion.

3. Nausea or vomiting

4. Cramps

5. Tremors

6. Depressed mood

7. Memory impairment

8. Irritability

9. Personality changes

10. Confusion

11. Hallucinations

12. Seizures

13. Stupor

14. Coma

15. Generally a result of drug use

16. Daily weight, FBC, fluid restriction, continuous ECG monitoring, vital signs.