Antidiuretic
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An antidiuretic is an agent or drug that, administered to an organism, helps control body water balance by reducing urination,[1] opposing diuresis.[2]
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Uses
Antidiuretics are the drugs that reduce urine volume, particularly in diabetes insipidus (DI) which is their primary indication.
Examples
These are classified as:
- Antidiuretic hormones: ADH/Vasopressin, Desmopressin, Lypressin, Terlipressin
- Miscellaneous: Chlorpropamide, Carbamazepine
See also
References
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