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==Overview==
==Overview==
There is no treatment for [disease name]; the mainstay of therapy is supportive care.
Hyponatremia, serum sodium < 135 mEq/L, is the most common electrolyte disturbances in the clinical encounter. Treatment of hyponatremia based on the etiologies is the best approach because in most cases, hyponatremia resolves with the treatment of underlying causes.


OR
The rate of correction for hyponatremia is very important to prevent the syndrome of osmotic demyelination.


Supportive therapy for [disease name] includes [therapy 1], [therapy 2], and [therapy 3].
==Medical Therapy==
Hyponatremia must be corrected slowly in order to lessen the chance of the development of [[central pontine myelinolysis|Osmotic demyelination syndrome]] or [[central pontine myelinolysis]] (CPM), a severe neurological disease. In fact, overly rapid correction of hyponatremia is the most common cause of that potentially devastating disorder.<ref name="pmid10544728">{{cite journal |author=Bernsen HJ, Prick MJ |title=Improvement of central pontine myelinolysis as demonstrated by repeated magnetic resonance imaging in a patient without evidence of hyponatremia |journal=Acta Neurol Belg |volume=99 |issue=3 |pages=189–93 |year=1999 |month=September |pmid=10544728 |doi= |url=}}</ref> During treatment of hyponatremia, the serum sodium should not be allowed to rise by more than 8&nbsp;mmol/l over 24 hours (i.e. 0.33&nbsp;mmol/l/h rate of rise). In practice, rapid correction of hyponatremia and then CPM is most likely to occur during the treatment of hypovolemic hyponatremia. In particular, once the hypovolemic state has been corrected, the signal for [[ADH]] release disappears. At that point, there will be an abrupt water [[diuresis]] (since there is no longer any [[ADH]] acting to retain the water). A rapid and profound rise in serum sodium can then occur. Should the rate of rising of serum sodium exceed 0.33&nbsp; mmol/l/h over several hours, [[vasopressin]] may be administered to prevent ongoing rapid water diuresis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM200005253422107|title=Hyponatremia|date=2000-05-25|author=Horacio J. Adrogué, M.D. and Nicolaos E. Madias, M.D|work=N Engl J Med 2000; 342:1581-1589|publisher=[[The New England Journal of Medicine]]}}</ref> 
 
'''<big>Treatment based on  the conditions</big>''' <ref name="Assadi2012">{{cite journal|last1=Assadi|first1=Farahnak|title=Hyponatremia: a problem-solving approach to clinical cases|journal=Journal of Nephrology|volume=25|issue=4|year=2012|pages=473–480|issn=1121-8428|doi=10.5301/jn.5000060}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite journal
 
| author = [[Joseph G. Verbalis]], [[Steven R. Goldsmith]], [[Arthur Greenberg]], [[Cynthia Korzelius]], [[Robert W. Schrier]], [[Richard H. Sterns]] & [[Christopher J. Thompson]]
 
| title = Diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hyponatremia: expert panel recommendations
 
| journal = [[The American journal of medicine]]
 
| volume = 126
 
| issue = 10 Suppl 1
 
| pages = S1–42
 
| year = 2013
 
| month = October
 
| doi = 10.1016/j.amjmed.2013.07.006
 
| pmid = 24074529
 
}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite journal
 
| author = [[Joseph G. Verbalis]], [[Steven R. Goldsmith]], [[Arthur Greenberg]], [[Cynthia Korzelius]], [[Robert W. Schrier]], [[Richard H. Sterns]] & [[Christopher J. Thompson]]
 
| title = Diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hyponatremia: expert panel recommendations
 
| journal = [[The American journal of medicine]]
 
| volume = 126
 
| issue = 10 Suppl 1
 
| pages = S1–42
 
| year = 2013
 
| month = October
 
| doi = 10.1016/j.amjmed.2013.07.006
 
| pmid = 24074529
 
}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite journal
 
| author = [[Richard H. Sterns]], [[Sagar U. Nigwekar]] & [[John Kevin Hix]]
 
| title = The treatment of hyponatremia
 
| journal = [[Seminars in nephrology]]
 
| volume = 29
 
| issue = 3
 
| pages = 282–299
 
| year = 2009
 
| month = May
 
| doi = 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2009.03.002
 
| pmid = 19523575
 
}}</ref> <ref name="VerbalisGoldsmith2013">{{cite journal|last1=Verbalis|first1=Joseph G.|last2=Goldsmith|first2=Steven R.|last3=Greenberg|first3=Arthur|last4=Korzelius|first4=Cynthia|last5=Schrier|first5=Robert W.|last6=Sterns|first6=Richard H.|last7=Thompson|first7=Christopher J.|title=Diagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Hyponatremia: Expert Panel Recommendations|journal=The American Journal of Medicine|volume=126|issue=10|year=2013|pages=S1–S42|issn=00029343|doi=10.1016/j.amjmed.2013.07.006}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite journal
 
| author = [[Richard H. Sterns]], [[John Kevin Hix]] & [[Stephen Silver]]
 
| title = Treatment of hyponatremia
 
| journal = [[Current opinion in nephrology and hypertension]]
 
| volume = 19
 
| issue = 5
 
| pages = 493–498
 
| year = 2010


OR
| month = September


The majority of cases of [disease name] are self-limited and require only supportive care.
| doi = 10.1097/MNH.0b013e32833bfa64


OR
| pmid = 20539224


[Disease name] is a medical emergency and requires prompt treatment.
}}</ref> ''':''' 


OR
{| class="wikitable"
!Conditions
!Treatment
|-
!'''Pseudohyponatremia'''
|
*'''Hyperglycemia:''' Insulin, IV fluids, isotonic saline
*'''Hyperproteinemia:''' Chemotherapy ([[multiple myeloma]]), Stop IVIG
*'''Hyperglycemia:''' Statin therapy
*'''Lab error:''' Repeat the test
|-
!'''Hypovolemic Hyponatremia'''
|
*'''Gastrointestinal loss:'''Intravenous fluids
*'''Renal loss'''
**'''Osmotic diuresis:''' Correct glucose level, stop mannitol use
**'''Renal tubular acidosis :''' Correct acidosis, sodium bicarbonate
**'''Salt-wasting nephropathies :''' Correct underlying cause
**'''Diuretic use :''' Stop [[Diuretics|diuretic]] therapy
*'''Mineralocorticoid deficiency :''' Steroid replacement therapy, isotonic saline
*'''Third spacing :''' Intravenous fluids, treat the underlying cause
*'''Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome :''' Isotonic or hypertonic saline, [[fludrocortisone]] rarely
|-
!'''Hypervolemic hyponatremia'''
|
*'''Heart failure :''' [[Diuretics]], [[angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors]], [[beta blockers]], [[vaptans]]
*'''Hepatic failure/cirrhosis :''' [[Furosemide]] (Lasix), [[spironolactone]] (Aldactone), transplant, vaptans (not tolvaptan for cirrhosis)
*'''Renal failure (acute or chronic), [[Nephrotic syndrome]] :''' Correct underlying disease with [[angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors]] or [[angiotensin receptor blockers]],treat underlying cause for [[nephrotic syndrome]]
|-
!'''Euvolemic'''
'''Hyponatremia'''
|
*'''Drugs :''' Stop causative medications
*'''SIADH/SIAD :''' Fluid restriction, [[demeclocycline]], consider vaptans (second line), oral salt tablets, urea
*'''Nephrogenic SIAD :''' Fluid restriction, [[loop diuretics]], oral salt tablets, [[urea]]
*'''Hight fluid intake :''' [[Diuresis]]
*'''Hypothyriodism :''' Thyroid replacement therapy
*'''Glucocorticoid deficiency :''' Steroid replacement therapy
*'''Reset osmostat :''' Treat underlying disease
|-
!'''Rate of correction'''
|
*'''Goal:''' Raise the serum sodium concentration by 4 to 6 mEq/L in a 24-hour period


The mainstay of treatment for [disease name] is [therapy].
*'''Maximum:''' Should be ≤ 8 mEq/L in any 24-hour period, '''pediatric:''' rates ≤ 9 mEq/ L
|-
!'''Acute hyponatremia'''


OR
*'''For severe symptoms :'''
 
**'''Adult:''' 100 mL of 3% saline (NaCl) infused intravenously over 10 minutes X 3 ( if needed) in 30 minutes
The optimal therapy for [malignancy name] depends on the stage at diagnosis.
**'''Pediatric:''' 3 to 5 mL/kg of 3 % saline is the suggested initial therapy


OR
*'''For mild to moderate symptoms :'''
**'''Adult:''' 3% saline infused at 0.5-2 mL / kg / h, with a low risk of herniation
**'''Pediatric:''' 6 to 8 mEq/L over 24 hours


[Therapy] is recommended among all patients who develop [disease name].
<small>(The rate of correction need not be restricted in patients with true acute hyponatremia, nor is relowering of excessive corrections indicated, however, if there is any uncertainty as to whether the hyponatremia is chronic versus acute, then the limits for correction of chronic hyponatremia should be followed)</small>
|-
!'''Chronic hyponatremia'''
|'''Asymptomatic:''' Primary management <sup>‡</sup>
'''Mild to moderate symptoms :'''


OR
*'''With intracranial pathology:'''100 mL bolus of 3 % saline x 2 (to a total dose of 300 mL) in 30 minutes
*'''Without intracranial pathology:'''
**'''Severe hyponatremia (< 120 mEq/L):''' 3 % saline at 15 to 30 mL/ h + desmopressin in patients with risk of overcorrection and osmotic demyelination syndrome
**'''Mild to moderate hyponatremia (120-129  mEq/L):''' Primary management <sup>‡</sup>


Pharmacologic medical therapy is recommended among patients with [disease subclass 1], [disease subclass 2], and [disease subclass 3].
'''Severe symptoms :''' 100 mL of 3% saline infused intravenously over 10 minutes X 3 ( if needed ) in 30 minutes


OR
'''Pediatric:'''


Pharmacologic medical therapies for [disease name] include (either) [therapy 1], [therapy 2], and/or [therapy 3].
*Treat based on the cause, 6 to 8 mEq/L over 24 hours
*Primary management <sup>‡</sup>
*Hyponatremic sodium deficit = Current total body water (TBW) x (desired plasma sodium - actual sodium)


OR
( TBW= 0.6 x weight)
|-
!'''Management of overcorrection'''
|'''Baseline Serum <small>Na</small> ≥ 120 mmol/L:''' probably unnecessary, start once limit is exceeded
'''Baseline Serum <small>Na</small> < 120 mmol/L:''' start relowering with electrolyte-free water or desmopressin after correction exceeds 6–8 mmol/L per d
|}


Empiric therapy for [disease name] depends on [disease factor 1] and [disease factor 2].
<br>
<small>‡ Primary management:</small>


OR
*<small>Treat the underlying cause of hyponatremia</small>
*<small>Discontinue responsible drugs unless there is no other substitute</small>
*<small>Treat chronic hyponatremia and [[SIADH]] with loop diuretics, oral salt tablets, urea</small>
*<small>Reduce intake of electrolyte-free water(IV fluid, oral intake)</small>


Patients with [disease subclass 1] are treated with [therapy 1], whereas patients with [disease subclass 2] are treated with [therapy 2].
<br>
<small>
{| class="wikitable"
!Medications
!Clinical use
|-
!Salt tablets
|
*'''Dose:''' 5-15 gr daily
*'''Side effects:''' [[Hypernatremia]], fluid overload
*'''Indications:''' [[SIADH|SIAD]] combined with furosemide
|-
!Furosemide
|
*'''Dose:'''20-80 mg daily
*'''Side effects:''' [[Orthostatic hypotension]], [[impaired glucose tolerance]], [[hyperuricemia]], [[azotemia]], [[ototoxicity]], [[pancreatitis]]
*'''Indications:''' [[SIADH|SIAD]], [[CHF]], and [[Liver diseases|liver disease]] with [[ascites]]
|-
!Urea
|
*'''Dose:''' 15–30 g daily
*'''Side effects:''' Too rapid an increase in serum sodium, [[azotemia]]
*'''Indications:''' [[SIADH|SIAD]], hyponatremia of [[heart failure]]
|-
!Demeclocycline
|
*'''Dose:''' 600–1200 mg total daily dose, dosed 3 to 4 times daily
*'''Side effects:''' CNS side effects, [[nausea]], [[vomiting]], [[diarrhea]], [[photosensitivity]], [[azotemia]], [[acute renal failure]], hematologic effects with long-term therapy
*'''Indications:''' [[SIADH|SIAD]]
|}
</small>
<br>


==Medical Therapy==
<br>
Hyponatremia must be corrected slowly in order to lessen the chance of the development of [[central pontine myelinolysis]] (CPM), a severe neurological disease. In fact, overly rapid correction of hyponatremia is the most common cause of that potentially devastating disorder.<ref name="pmid10544728">{{cite journal |author=Bernsen HJ, Prick MJ |title=Improvement of central pontine myelinolysis as demonstrated by repeated magnetic resonance imaging in a patient without evidence of hyponatremia |journal=Acta Neurol Belg |volume=99 |issue=3 |pages=189–93 |year=1999 |month=September |pmid=10544728 |doi= |url=}}</ref> During treatment of hyponatremia, the serum sodium should not be allowed to rise by more than 8&nbsp;mmol/l over 24 hours (i.e. 0.33&nbsp;mmol/l/h rate of rise). In practice, too rapid correction of hyponatremia and thence CPM is most likely to occur during the treatment of hypovolemic hyponatremia. In particular, once the hypovolemic state has been corrected, the signal for ADH release disappears. At that point, there will be an abrupt water diuresis (since there is no longer any ADH acting to retain the water). A rapid and profound rise in serum sodium can then occur. Should the rate of rise of serum sodium exceed 0.33&nbsp;mmol/l/h over several hours, vasopressin may be administered to prevent ongoing rapid water diuresis.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM200005253422107|title=Hyponatremia|date=2000-05-25|author=Horacio J. Adrogué, M.D. and Nicolaos E. Madias, M.D|work=N Engl J Med 2000; 342:1581-1589|publisher=[[The New England Journal of Medicine]]}}</ref>
===Practical approach to treatment of hyponatremia <ref name="HoornZietse2017">{{cite journal|last1=Hoorn|first1=Ewout J.|last2=Zietse|first2=Robert|title=Diagnosis and Treatment of Hyponatremia: Compilation of the Guidelines|journal=Journal of the American Society of Nephrology|volume=28|issue=5|year=2017|pages=1340–1349|issn=1046-6673|doi=10.1681/ASN.2016101139}}</ref>===
== Diagnostic Study of Choice  ==
<small>
{{familytree/start}}Evaluation of Hyponatremia{{familytree | | | | | | | | | A01 | | | | | |A01=Hyponatremia<br>serum sodium < 135 mEq/L }}
{{familytree/start |}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | | |!| | | | | | | | }}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | A01 | | | | | | A01=<table><tr><th>Duration of hyponatremia</th></tr><tr><td>• Acute hyponatremia develops < 48 hours<br>
{{familytree | | | | | | | | | B01 | | | | | |B01=check for '''pseudohyponatremia'''<br>(Hyperglycemia, Hyperlipidemia, Hyperproteinemia, lab errors)}}
• Chronic hyponatremia > 48hours or unknown duration</td></tr></table>}}
{{familytree | | |,|-|-|-|-|-|-|^|-|-|-|-|-|-|.| }}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | |!| | | | | | | }}
{{familytree | | C01 | | | | | | | | | | | |C02|C01=Symptomatic|C02=Asymptomatic}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | A02 | | | | | |A02=<table><tr><th>Hospitalize the patients if</th></tr><tr><td>• The patient is symptomatic regardless of duration<br>• Serum sodium < 125 mEq/L<br>• Acute hyponatremia</td></tr></table>}}
{{familytree | | |!| | | | | | | | | | | | | |!| }}
{{familytree | | | |,|-|-|-|-|^|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|.| | | }}
{{familytree | | D01 | | | | | | | | | | | |D02|D01=confusion, ataxia, seizures, obtundation, coma, respiratory depression|D02=Determine '''serum osmolality'''<br>Serum Osmolality = (2 x (Na + K)) + (BUN (mg/dL) / 2.8) <br>+ (glucose (mg/dL) / 18) + (Ethanol (mg/dL) /3.7)}}
{{familytree | | | B01 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B02 | | |B01='''Chronic'''|B02='''Acute'''}}
{{familytree | |,|^|-|-|-|.| | | | | |,|-|-|-|+|-|-|-|-|.|}}
{{familytree | | | |!| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |!| | | |}}
{{familytree | E01 | | | E02 | | | | E03 | | E04 | | | E05 |E01=Infuse 3% saline (1 to 2 mL per kg per hour) with goal of increasing serum sodium level by 6 to 8 mEq per L (not to exceed 10 to 12 mEq per L in the first 24 hours or 18 mEq per L in 48 hours) Consider desmopressin, 1 to  2 mcg every four to six hours|E02=Give single intravenous bolus of 100 to 150 mL 3% saline with goal of increasing serum sodium level by 2 to 3 mEq per L; check sodium level every 20 minutes until symptoms resolve; may repeat bolus twice if symptoms do not resolve
{{familytree | | | C01 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | B03 | |C01=Is the patient '''symptomatic'''<br>( Whether mild, moderate, severe)|B03='''Hospitalize''' the patient and check for symptoms of hyponatremia<br>( Whether mild, moderate, severe)|}}
|E03=Normal 275-295 mOsm/kg<br>Isotonic hyponatremia (pseudohyponatremia)|E04=Low <275mOsm/kg<br>Hypotonic hyponatremia|E05=High >295 mOsm/kg<br>Hypertonic hyponatremia}}
{{familytree | | | |)|-|-|-|.| | | | | | | | | | | |!| |}}
{{familytree | |!| | | | |!| | | | | |!| | | |!| | | | |!| | }}
{{familytree | | | D01 | | D02 | | | | | | |,|-|-| D03 |D01='''Asymptomatic''' but '''serum Na < 120 mEq/L'''|D02='''Symptomatic''' patients must be admitted|D03=No symptoms}}
{{familytree | |`|-|v|-|-|'| | | | | F01 | | F02 | | | F03 |F01=Assess for hyperproteinuria or hyperlipidemia |F02=Assess volume status|F03=Assess for hyperglycemia, check for mannitol or sorbitol use or recent administration of radiocontrast media }}
{{familytree | |,|-|^|.| | |!| | | | | | | |!| | | |!| | | |}}
{{familytree | | | G01 | | | | | | | | | | | |!| | | | | | | |G01=Symptom resolution }}
{{familytree | |!| | |!| | E04 |-|-|.| | | |!| | | E05 | |E04=Are the '''symptoms severe'''?|E05=Recheck '''serum Na if the patient is hyponatremic ( incase of water diuresis autocorrectiom may happen}}
{{familytree | |,|-|^|-|.| | | | | | | | | | H01 | | | | |H01=Evaluate vital signs, orthostatics, jugular venous pressure, skin turgor, mucous membranes, peripheral edema, and blood urea nitrogen and uric acid levels}}
{{familytree | E01 | |!| | |!| | | E01 | | E02 | |,|^|-|.|E01=Yes|E02=Yes}}
{{familytree | I01 | | I02 | | | | | | | | | |!| | |I01=Check serum sodium level every two hours; adjust infusion rate and switch to isotonic saline|
{{familytree | |!| | |!| | F02 | | |!| | | |!| | |!| | F01 | |F02=No|F01=No}}
I02=Determine underlying cause}}
{{familytree | H01 | |!| | |!| | | |`|-|-| F01 | |!| | F03 | |H01=<table><tr><th>Manage the patient in the hospital</th></tr><tr><td>• Primary management <sup>‡</sup><br>• Monitor serum Na every 4 hours to ensure appropriate rate of correction ≤ 8 mEq/L in 24 hours</td></tr></table> |F01=<table><tr><th>Therapy</th></tr><tr><td>• 100 ml bolus of 3% saline,repeat as needed if symptoms persist<br>• Monitor serum Na hourly till it is increased by 4 to 6 mEq/L<br>• Primary management<sup>‡</sup></td></tr></table>|F03= • Primary management <sup>‡</sup><br>• Monitor serum Na every 4 hour<br>(Na rise ≤ 8 mEq/L in 24 h)}}
{{familytree | | | | |,|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|-|v|-|^|-|-|-|-|-|-|.| |}}
{{familytree | | | | G01 | |!| | | | | | | |!| | |!| | | | |G01=If no, Primary management <sup>‡</sup>|F03=<table><tr><th>Treatment</th></tr><tr><td>• 50 ml bolus of 3% saline to prevent further decline in serum Na<br>• Monitor serum Na hourly<br>• Primary management <sup>‡</sup></td></tr></table>}}
{{familytree | | | | J01 | | | | | | | | J02 | | | | | | | J03 |J01=Hypervolemic (increased total body water)|J02=Euvolemic (increased total body water, normal total body sodium level)|J03=Hypervolemic (increased total body water)}}
{{Family tree| | | | | | | |!| | | | | | | |!| | G03 | | |G03=Yes}}
{{familytree |,|-|-|-|^|-|-|.| | | | | | |!| | | | | | |,|-|^|-|-|-|.| |}}
{{Family tree| | | | | | | G01 |-|-|.| | | |!| | G03 | | |G01=Is there any history of '''[[intracranial pathology]]'''?Trauma, surgery, hemorrhage, neoplasm, space occupying lesions|G03=<table><tr><th>Treatment</th></tr><tr><td>• Monitor serum Na hourly till it is increased by 4 to 6 mEq/L<br>• Further decline in serum Na means delayed water absorbtion<br>• If serum Na declines give 50ml bolus of 3% saline<br>• Primary management<sup>‡</sup></td></tr></table>}}
{{familytree | K01 | | | | K02 | | | | | K03 | | | | | K04 | | | | K05 |K01=Urinary sodium > 20 mEq per L|K02=Urinary sodium < 20 mEq per L|K03=Urinary sodium usually > 20 mEq per L|K04=Urinary sodium < 20 mEq per L|K05=Urinary sodium > 20 mEq per L}}
{{Familytree | | | | | | | |!| | | |!| | | |!| | | | | ||}}
{{familytree | |!| | | | | |!| | | |,|-|-|+|-|-|-|.| | | |!| | | | | |!| | | | | | |}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | A01 | | G04 |-|-|'| |A01=No|G04=Yes}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | |!| | | | | | | | | }}
{{familytree | | | | | | | A02 | | | | | | | | |A02=Is the serum Na < 120 mEq/L?}}
{{familytree | | | | |,|-|-|^|-|-|.| | | | | | }}
{{familytree | | | | A02 | | | | A03 | | | | |A02=Yes|A03=No}}
{{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | |!| | | | | | }}
{{familytree | | | | A04 | | | | A05 | | | | | A04=Is the hyponatremia due to self-induced '''water intoxication'''?|A05=• Primary management <sup>‡</sup><br>• Monitor serum Na every 6-12 hours }}
{{familytree | | |,|-|^|-|-|.| | | | | | | | | }}
{{familytree | | A05 | | | A06 | | | | | | | | |A05=Yes|A06=No}}
{{familytree | | |!| | | | |!| | | | | | | | | }}
{{familytree | | A07 | | | A08 | | | | | | | | |A07=<table><tr><th>Therapy</th></tr><tr><td>• Primary management <sup>‡</sup><br>• Monitor serum Na every 6-12 hours</td></tr></table>|A08=Is the patient hypervolemic/edematous ([[CHF]],[[RF]],[[cirrhosis]])}}
{{familytree | | | | |,|-|-|^|-|-|.| | | | | | }}
{{familytree | | | | A09 | | | | A10 | | | | |A09=Yes|A10=No}}
{{familytree | | | | |!| | | | | |!| | | | | | }}
{{familytree | | | | A11 | | | | A12 | | | | | |A11=<table><tr><th>Treatment</th></tr><tr><td>• Primary management <sup>‡</sup><br>• Infusion of 3% saline at the rate of 15-30 ml/hour plus IV furosemide(40 mg or higher)twice daily<br>• Monitor serum Na frequently to adjust rate of furosemide and saline to achieve 4-6mEq/L rise in serum Na<br>• Discontinue regimen when serum Na is at least 125 mEq/L</td></tr></table>|A12=<table><tr><th>Is the cause of hyponatremia reversible?</th></tr><tr><td>•True hypovolemia<br> •[[Adrenal insufficiency]]<br>•Transient [[SIADH|SIAD]]</td></tr></table> }}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | |,|-|^|-|.| | | | | | | | |}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | A13 | | A14 | | | | | | |A13=No|A14=Yes}}
{{familytree | | | | | | | | |!| | | |!| | | | | | | | | |}}
{{familytree | | | | |,|-|-| A15 | | |!| | | | | | | |A15=<table><tr><th>Evaluate the risk for osmotic demyelination syndrome</th></tr><tr><td>• Serum Na ≤ 105 mEq/L<br>• Associated [[hypokalemia]]<br>• Alcoholic patient<br>• [[Malnourished]] patient<br>• Advanced [[liver disease]]</td></tr></table>|A14=No}}
{{familytree | | | | |!| | | |!| | | |!| | | | | | | |}}
{{familytree | | | | A15 | | A13 | | |!| | | | | |A13=Yes|A14=No|A15=No}}
{{familytree | | | | |!| | | |!| | | |!| | | | | | }}
{{familytree | | | | A15 | | A13 |-|-|'| | | | | |A13=<table><tr><th>Treatment</th></tr><tr><td>• Infusion of 3% saline at 15-30 ml/hour plus IV or subcutaneous desmopressin 1 to 2 mcg every 6-8 hours<br>• Monitor serum Na to achieve rate of correction 4-6 mEq/L<br>• Discontinue regimen when serum Na is atleast 125 mEq/L<br>• Primary management <sup>‡</sup></td></tr></table>|A14=<table><tr><th>Treatment</th></tr><tr><td>• Primary management <sup>‡</sup><br>• Infusion of 3% salin at 15-30 ml/hour<br>• Monitor serum Na to achieve rate of correction 4-6 mEq/L<br>•  Discontinue regimen when serum Na is atleast 125 mEq/L</td></tr></table>|A15=<table><tr><th>Treatment</th></tr><tr><td>• Primary management <sup>‡</sup><br>• Infusion of 3% salin at 15-30 ml/hour<br>• Monitor serum Na to achieve rate of correction 4-6 mEq/L<br>•  Discontinue regimen when serum Na is at least 125 mEq/L</td></tr></table>}}
{{familytree/end}}
{{familytree/end}}
</small>
<small>‡ Primary management:</small>
*<small>Treat the underlying cause of hyponatremia</small>
*<small>Discontinue responsible drugs unless there is no other substitute</small>
*<small>Treat chronic hyponatremia and SIADH with loop diuretics, oral salt tablets, urea</small>
*<small>Reduce intake of electrolyte-free water(IV fluid, oral intake)</small>
<br>


===Vaptan Drugs===
The “vaptan” class of drugs contains a number of compounds with varying selectivity for [[Hyponatremia pathophysiology#Pathophysiology|ADH receptors]], several of which are either already in clinical use or in clinical trials. Tolvaptan improves short term survival in most decompensated cirrhotic hyponatremia patients with resolved serum sodium. <ref name="WangZhang2018">{{cite journal|last1=Wang|first1=Shuzhen|last2=Zhang|first2=Xin|last3=Han|first3=Tao|last4=Xie|first4=Wen|last5=Li|first5=Yonggang|last6=Ma|first6=Hong|last7=Liebe|first7=Roman|last8=Weng|first8=Honglei|last9=Ding|first9=Hui-Guo|title=Tolvaptan treatment improves survival of cirrhotic patients with ascites and hyponatremia|journal=BMC Gastroenterology|volume=18|issue=1|year=2018|issn=1471-230X|doi=10.1186/s12876-018-0857-0}}</ref>


=== Vaptan Drugs ===
<div style="column-count: 4;">
The “vaptan” class of drugs contains a number of compounds with varying selectivity, several of which are either already in clinical use or in clinical trials as of 2010.
'''Unselective (mixed V1A, V2):'''


Unselective (mixed V1A, V2)
*[[Conivaptan]]


* [[Conivaptan]]


V1A selective


* Relcovaptan


V1B selective


* Nelivaptan
'''V1A selective:'''


V2 selective
*Relcovaptan


* [[Lixivaptan]]


* Mozavaptan


* Satavaptan


* [[Tolvaptan]]


The V2-receptor antagonists tolvaptan and conivaptan allow excretion of electrolyte free water and are effective in increasing serum sodium in euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia.<ref name="Hospital Practice 2010">{{cite journal | author= Robert D. Zenenberg,D, et. al | title= Hyponatremia: Evaluation and Management | journal=Hospital Practice. | month=February | pages=89–96 | pmid= 20469629 | volume=38 | issue=1 | url=http://hosppract.com/index.php?article=283#none | doi=10.3810/hp.2010.02.283 | date=2010-04-27}}</ref>
'''V1B selective:'''


===Rate of Na Correction===
*Nelivaptan
The rate of correction of [[hyponatremia]] should be 0.5-1.0meq/L/hr, with not more than a 12 meq/l correction in 24 hrs. If the patient has ongoing [[seizures]] (or [Na<sup>+</sup>]<115 meq/li), correction can be attempted at up to 2 meq/L/hr, but only while [[seizure activity]] lasts and the [Na<sup>+</sup>] exceeds 125-130 meq/Li.
 
 
 
 
 
'''V2 selective:'''
 
*[[Lixivaptan]]
 
*Mozavaptan
 
*Satavaptan
 
*[[Tolvaptan]]
</div>
<small>
{| class="wikitable"
! rowspan="2" |Name
! colspan="6" |Characteristics
|-
!Receptors
!Route of administration
!Urine volume
!Urine osmolality
!Sodium excretion in 24 hours
!Dosage
|-
![[Conivaptan]]
|V1a/V2
|IV
|↑
|↓
|↔
|20 mg loading dose followed by a continuous infusion of either 40 or 80 mg/day for four days
|-
!Lixivaptan
|V2
|Oral
|↑
|↓
|↔ at low dose ↑ at
high dose
|Tial
|-
!Satavaptan
|V2
|Oral
|↑
|↓
|↔
|Trial
|-
![[Tolvaptan]]
|V2
|Oral
|↑
|↓
|↔
|15 mg once daily then after at least 24 hours, may increase to 30 mg once daily to a maximum of 60 mg once daily titrating at 24-hour intervals to desired serum sodium concentration. Avoid fluid restriction during the first 24 hours of therapy. Do not use for more than 30 days due to the risk of hepatotoxicity
|}
</small>
The V2-receptor antagonists tolvaptan and conivaptan allow excretion of electrolyte-free water and are effective in increasing serum sodium in euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia.<ref name="Hospital Practice 2010">{{cite journal | author= Robert D. Zenenberg,D, et. al | title= Hyponatremia: Evaluation and Management | journal=Hospital Practice. | month=February | pages=89–96 | pmid= 20469629 | volume=38 | issue=1 | url=http://hosppract.com/index.php?article=283#none | doi=10.3810/hp.2010.02.283 | date=2010-04-27}}</ref>
 
'''Cautions  for use Vaptans in hyponatremia:'''
 
*Vaptans should not be used in hypovolemic hyponatremia.
 
*Vaptans should not be used in conjunction with other treatments for hyponatremia.
*Do not start vaptans immediately after cessation of other treatments for hyponatremia, particularly 3% NaCl.
*Monitor serum sodium closely (every 6-8 hours) for the first 24-48 hours after initiating treatment.
*Adequate fluid intake should be maintained during the first 24-48 hours of treatment; hyponatremia may be corrected too quickly with coincidental fluid restriction; in patients with an impaired or inadequate thirst mechanism ( intubated or unconscious patients), sufficient fluid should be provided to prevent overly rapid correction due to overly rapid aquaresis.
*Serum sodium should be monitored frequently to consider stopping the vaptans if there is a deterioration or change in the patient’s condition ([[NPO]] status, [[intubation]]) that restrict the ability to ingest fluid, request, access.
*Severe, symptomatic hyponatremia should be managed with 3% NaCl, for quicker and more certain correction of serum sodium than vaptans.
 
*Currently, there are no sufficient data for use of vaptans in severe asymptomatic hyponatremia (serum sodium <120 mmol/L)—caution and more frequent monitoring is necessary for these patients.
 
*Overcorrection should be treated with re-lowering the serum sodium to safe limits (see Managing Excessive Correction of Chronic Hyponatremia).


===Contraindicated medications===
===Contraindicated medications===
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*Pharmacologic medical therapy is recommended among patients with [disease subclass 1], [disease subclass 2], and [disease subclass 3].
*Pharmacologic medical therapies for [disease name] include (either) [therapy 1], [therapy 2], and/or [therapy 3].
*Empiric therapy for [disease name] depends on [disease factor 1] and [disease factor 2].
*Patients with [disease subclass 1] are treated with [therapy 1], whereas patients with [disease subclass 2] are treated with [therapy 2].
===Disease Name===
===Disease Name===
* '''1 Stage 1 - Name of stage'''
** 1.1 '''Specific Organ system involved 1'''
*** 1.1.1 '''Adult'''
**** Preferred regimen (1): [[drug name]] 100 mg PO q12h for 10-21 days '''(Contraindications/specific instructions)''' 
**** Preferred regimen (2): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q8h for 14-21 days
**** Preferred regimen (3): [[drug name]] 500 mg q12h for 14-21 days
**** Alternative regimen (1): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q6h for 7–10 days 
**** Alternative regimen (2): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q12h for 14–21 days
**** Alternative regimen (3): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q6h for 14–21 days
*** 1.1.2 '''Pediatric'''
**** 1.1.2.1 (Specific population e.g. '''children < 8 years of age''')
***** Preferred regimen (1): [[drug name]] 50 mg/kg PO per day q8h (maximum, 500 mg per dose) 
***** Preferred regimen (2): [[drug name]] 30 mg/kg PO per day in 2 divided doses (maximum, 500 mg per dose)
***** Alternative regimen (1): [[drug name]]10 mg/kg PO q6h (maximum, 500 mg per day)
***** Alternative regimen (2): [[drug name]] 7.5 mg/kg PO q12h (maximum, 500 mg per dose)
***** Alternative regimen (3): [[drug name]] 12.5 mg/kg PO q6h (maximum, 500 mg per dose)
****1.1.2.2 (Specific population e.g. '<nowiki/>'''''children < 8 years of age'''''')
***** Preferred regimen (1): [[drug name]] 4 mg/kg/day PO q12h(maximum, 100 mg per dose)
***** Alternative regimen (1): [[drug name]] 10 mg/kg PO q6h (maximum, 500 mg per day)
***** Alternative regimen (2): [[drug name]] 7.5 mg/kg PO q12h (maximum, 500 mg per dose) 
***** Alternative regimen (3): [[drug name]] 12.5 mg/kg PO q6h (maximum, 500 mg per dose)
** 1.2 '''Specific Organ system involved 2'''
*** 1.2.1 '''Adult'''
**** Preferred regimen (1): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q8h
*** 1.2.2  '''Pediatric'''
**** Preferred regimen (1): [[drug name]] 50 mg/kg/day PO q8h (maximum, 500 mg per dose)
* 2 '''Stage 2 - Name of stage'''
** 2.1 '''Specific Organ system involved 1 '''
**: '''Note (1):'''
**: '''Note (2)''':
**: '''Note (3):'''
*** 2.1.1 '''Adult'''
**** Parenteral regimen
***** Preferred regimen (1): [[drug name]] 2 g IV q24h for 14 (14–21) days
***** Alternative regimen (1): [[drug name]] 2 g IV q8h for 14 (14–21) days
***** Alternative regimen (2): [[drug name]] 18–24 MU/day IV q4h for 14 (14–21) days
**** Oral regimen
***** Preferred regimen (1): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q8h for 14 (14–21) days
***** Preferred regimen (2): [[drug name]] 100 mg PO q12h for 14 (14–21) days
***** Preferred regimen (3): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q12h for 14 (14–21) days
***** Alternative regimen (1): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q6h for 7–10 days 
***** Alternative regimen (2): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q12h for 14–21 days
***** Alternative regimen (3):[[drug name]] 500 mg PO q6h for 14–21 days
*** 2.1.2 '''Pediatric'''
**** Parenteral regimen
***** Preferred regimen (1): [[drug name]] 50–75 mg/kg IV q24h for 14 (14–21) days (maximum, 2 g)
***** Alternative regimen (1): [[drug name]] 150–200 mg/kg/day IV q6–8h for 14 (14–21) days (maximum, 6 g per day)
***** Alternative regimen (2):  [[drug name]] 200,000–400,000 U/kg/day IV q4h for 14 (14–21) days (maximum, 18–24 million U per day) '<nowiki/>'''''(Contraindications/specific instructions)''''''
**** Oral regimen
***** Preferred regimen (1):  [[drug name]] 50 mg/kg/day PO q8h for 14 (14–21) days  (maximum, 500 mg per dose)
***** Preferred regimen (2): [[drug name]] '''(for children aged ≥ 8 years)''' 4 mg/kg/day PO q12h for 14 (14–21) days (maximum, 100 mg per dose)
***** Preferred regimen (3): [[drug name]] 30 mg/kg/day PO q12h for 14 (14–21) days  (maximum, 500 mg per dose)
***** Alternative regimen (1):  [[drug name]] 10 mg/kg PO q6h 7–10 days  (maximum, 500 mg per day)
***** Alternative regimen (2): [[drug name]] 7.5 mg/kg PO q12h for 14–21 days  (maximum, 500 mg per dose)
***** Alternative regimen (3): [[drug name]] 12.5 mg/kg PO q6h for 14–21 days  (maximum,500 mg per dose)
** 2.2  '<nowiki/>'''''Other Organ system involved 2''''''
**: '''Note (1):'''
**: '''Note (2)''':
**: '''Note (3):'''
*** 2.2.1 '''Adult'''
**** Parenteral regimen
***** Preferred regimen (1): [[drug name]] 2 g IV q24h for 14 (14–21) days
***** Alternative regimen (1): [[drug name]] 2 g IV q8h for 14 (14–21) days
***** Alternative regimen (2): [[drug name]] 18–24 MU/day IV q4h for 14 (14–21) days
**** Oral regimen
***** Preferred regimen (1): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q8h for 14 (14–21) days
***** Preferred regimen (2): [[drug name]] 100 mg PO q12h for 14 (14–21) days
***** Preferred regimen (3): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q12h for 14 (14–21) days
***** Alternative regimen (1): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q6h for 7–10 days 
***** Alternative regimen (2): [[drug name]] 500 mg PO q12h for 14–21 days
***** Alternative regimen (3):[[drug name]] 500 mg PO q6h for 14–21 days
*** 2.2.2 '''Pediatric'''
**** Parenteral regimen
***** Preferred regimen (1): [[drug name]] 50–75 mg/kg IV q24h for 14 (14–21) days (maximum, 2 g)
***** Alternative regimen (1): [[drug name]] 150–200 mg/kg/day IV q6–8h for 14 (14–21) days (maximum, 6 g per day)
***** Alternative regimen (2):  [[drug name]] 200,000–400,000 U/kg/day IV q4h for 14 (14–21) days (maximum, 18–24 million U per day)
**** Oral regimen
***** Preferred regimen (1):  [[drug name]] 50 mg/kg/day PO q8h for 14 (14–21) days  (maximum, 500 mg per dose)
***** Preferred regimen (2): [[drug name]] 4 mg/kg/day PO q12h for 14 (14–21) days (maximum, 100 mg per dose)
***** Preferred regimen (3): [[drug name]] 30 mg/kg/day PO q12h for 14 (14–21) days  (maximum, 500 mg per dose)
***** Alternative regimen (1):  [[drug name]] 10 mg/kg PO q6h 7–10 days  (maximum, 500 mg per day)
***** Alternative regimen (2): [[drug name]] 7.5 mg/kg PO q12h for 14–21 days  (maximum, 500 mg per dose)
***** Alternative regimen (3): [[drug name]] 12.5 mg/kg PO q6h for 14–21 days  (maximum,500 mg per dose)


==References==
==References==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saeedeh Kowsarnia M.D.[2]

Overview

Hyponatremia, serum sodium < 135 mEq/L, is the most common electrolyte disturbances in the clinical encounter. Treatment of hyponatremia based on the etiologies is the best approach because in most cases, hyponatremia resolves with the treatment of underlying causes.

The rate of correction for hyponatremia is very important to prevent the syndrome of osmotic demyelination.

Medical Therapy

Hyponatremia must be corrected slowly in order to lessen the chance of the development of Osmotic demyelination syndrome or central pontine myelinolysis (CPM), a severe neurological disease. In fact, overly rapid correction of hyponatremia is the most common cause of that potentially devastating disorder.[1] During treatment of hyponatremia, the serum sodium should not be allowed to rise by more than 8 mmol/l over 24 hours (i.e. 0.33 mmol/l/h rate of rise). In practice, rapid correction of hyponatremia and then CPM is most likely to occur during the treatment of hypovolemic hyponatremia. In particular, once the hypovolemic state has been corrected, the signal for ADH release disappears. At that point, there will be an abrupt water diuresis (since there is no longer any ADH acting to retain the water). A rapid and profound rise in serum sodium can then occur. Should the rate of rising of serum sodium exceed 0.33  mmol/l/h over several hours, vasopressin may be administered to prevent ongoing rapid water diuresis.[2]

Treatment based on the conditions [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] :

Conditions Treatment
Pseudohyponatremia
  • Hyperglycemia: Insulin, IV fluids, isotonic saline
  • Hyperproteinemia: Chemotherapy (multiple myeloma), Stop IVIG
  • Hyperglycemia: Statin therapy
  • Lab error: Repeat the test
Hypovolemic Hyponatremia
  • Gastrointestinal loss:Intravenous fluids
  • Renal loss
    • Osmotic diuresis: Correct glucose level, stop mannitol use
    • Renal tubular acidosis : Correct acidosis, sodium bicarbonate
    • Salt-wasting nephropathies : Correct underlying cause
    • Diuretic use : Stop diuretic therapy
  • Mineralocorticoid deficiency : Steroid replacement therapy, isotonic saline
  • Third spacing : Intravenous fluids, treat the underlying cause
  • Cerebral salt-wasting syndrome : Isotonic or hypertonic saline, fludrocortisone rarely
Hypervolemic hyponatremia
Euvolemic

Hyponatremia

  • Drugs : Stop causative medications
  • SIADH/SIAD : Fluid restriction, demeclocycline, consider vaptans (second line), oral salt tablets, urea
  • Nephrogenic SIAD : Fluid restriction, loop diuretics, oral salt tablets, urea
  • Hight fluid intake : Diuresis
  • Hypothyriodism : Thyroid replacement therapy
  • Glucocorticoid deficiency : Steroid replacement therapy
  • Reset osmostat : Treat underlying disease
Rate of correction
  • Goal: Raise the serum sodium concentration by 4 to 6 mEq/L in a 24-hour period
  • Maximum: Should be ≤ 8 mEq/L in any 24-hour period, pediatric: rates ≤ 9 mEq/ L
Acute hyponatremia  
  • For severe symptoms :
    • Adult: 100 mL of 3% saline (NaCl) infused intravenously over 10 minutes X 3 ( if needed) in 30 minutes
    • Pediatric: 3 to 5 mL/kg of 3 % saline is the suggested initial therapy
  • For mild to moderate symptoms :
    • Adult: 3% saline infused at 0.5-2 mL / kg / h, with a low risk of herniation
    • Pediatric: 6 to 8 mEq/L over 24 hours

(The rate of correction need not be restricted in patients with true acute hyponatremia, nor is relowering of excessive corrections indicated, however, if there is any uncertainty as to whether the hyponatremia is chronic versus acute, then the limits for correction of chronic hyponatremia should be followed)

Chronic hyponatremia Asymptomatic: Primary management

Mild to moderate symptoms :

  • With intracranial pathology:100 mL bolus of 3 % saline x 2 (to a total dose of 300 mL) in 30 minutes
  • Without intracranial pathology:
    • Severe hyponatremia (< 120 mEq/L): 3 % saline at 15 to 30 mL/ h + desmopressin in patients with risk of overcorrection and osmotic demyelination syndrome
    • Mild to moderate hyponatremia (120-129 mEq/L): Primary management

Severe symptoms : 100 mL of 3% saline infused intravenously over 10 minutes X 3 ( if needed ) in 30 minutes

Pediatric:

  • Treat based on the cause, 6 to 8 mEq/L over 24 hours
  • Primary management
  • Hyponatremic sodium deficit = Current total body water (TBW) x (desired plasma sodium - actual sodium)

( TBW= 0.6 x weight)

Management of overcorrection Baseline Serum Na ≥ 120 mmol/L: probably unnecessary, start once limit is exceeded

Baseline Serum Na < 120 mmol/L: start relowering with electrolyte-free water or desmopressin after correction exceeds 6–8 mmol/L per d


‡ Primary management:

  • Treat the underlying cause of hyponatremia
  • Discontinue responsible drugs unless there is no other substitute
  • Treat chronic hyponatremia and SIADH with loop diuretics, oral salt tablets, urea
  • Reduce intake of electrolyte-free water(IV fluid, oral intake)


Medications Clinical use
Salt tablets
  • Dose: 5-15 gr daily
  • Side effects: Hypernatremia, fluid overload
  • Indications: SIAD combined with furosemide
Furosemide
Urea
  • Dose: 15–30 g daily
  • Side effects: Too rapid an increase in serum sodium, azotemia
  • Indications: SIAD, hyponatremia of heart failure
Demeclocycline



Practical approach to treatment of hyponatremia [9]

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Duration of hyponatremia
• Acute hyponatremia develops < 48 hours
• Chronic hyponatremia > 48hours or unknown duration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hospitalize the patients if
• The patient is symptomatic regardless of duration
• Serum sodium < 125 mEq/L
• Acute hyponatremia
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chronic
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acute
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Is the patient symptomatic
( Whether mild, moderate, severe)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Hospitalize the patient and check for symptoms of hyponatremia
( Whether mild, moderate, severe)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asymptomatic but serum Na < 120 mEq/L
 
Symptomatic patients must be admitted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No symptoms
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Are the symptoms severe?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recheck serum Na if the patient is hyponatremic ( incase of water diuresis autocorrectiom may happen
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No
 
Manage the patient in the hospital
• Primary management
• Monitor serum Na every 4 hours to ensure appropriate rate of correction ≤ 8 mEq/L in 24 hours
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Therapy
• 100 ml bolus of 3% saline,repeat as needed if symptoms persist
• Monitor serum Na hourly till it is increased by 4 to 6 mEq/L
• Primary management
 
 
 
 
• Primary management
• Monitor serum Na every 4 hour
(Na rise ≤ 8 mEq/L in 24 h)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If no, Primary management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Is there any history of intracranial pathology?Trauma, surgery, hemorrhage, neoplasm, space occupying lesions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Treatment
• Monitor serum Na hourly till it is increased by 4 to 6 mEq/L
• Further decline in serum Na means delayed water absorbtion
• If serum Na declines give 50ml bolus of 3% saline
• Primary management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No
 
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Is the serum Na < 120 mEq/L?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
 
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Is the hyponatremia due to self-induced water intoxication?
 
 
 
• Primary management
• Monitor serum Na every 6-12 hours
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Therapy
• Primary management
• Monitor serum Na every 6-12 hours
 
 
Is the patient hypervolemic/edematous (CHF,RF,cirrhosis)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Yes
 
 
 
No
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Treatment
• Primary management
• Infusion of 3% saline at the rate of 15-30 ml/hour plus IV furosemide(40 mg or higher)twice daily
• Monitor serum Na frequently to adjust rate of furosemide and saline to achieve 4-6mEq/L rise in serum Na
• Discontinue regimen when serum Na is at least 125 mEq/L
 
 
 
Is the cause of hyponatremia reversible?
•True hypovolemia
Adrenal insufficiency
•Transient SIAD
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No
 
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Evaluate the risk for osmotic demyelination syndrome
• Serum Na ≤ 105 mEq/L
• Associated hypokalemia
• Alcoholic patient
Malnourished patient
• Advanced liver disease
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
No
 
Yes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Treatment
• Primary management
• Infusion of 3% salin at 15-30 ml/hour
• Monitor serum Na to achieve rate of correction 4-6 mEq/L
• Discontinue regimen when serum Na is at least 125 mEq/L
 
Treatment
• Infusion of 3% saline at 15-30 ml/hour plus IV or subcutaneous desmopressin 1 to 2 mcg every 6-8 hours
• Monitor serum Na to achieve rate of correction 4-6 mEq/L
• Discontinue regimen when serum Na is atleast 125 mEq/L
• Primary management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

‡ Primary management:

  • Treat the underlying cause of hyponatremia
  • Discontinue responsible drugs unless there is no other substitute
  • Treat chronic hyponatremia and SIADH with loop diuretics, oral salt tablets, urea
  • Reduce intake of electrolyte-free water(IV fluid, oral intake)


Vaptan Drugs

The “vaptan” class of drugs contains a number of compounds with varying selectivity for ADH receptors, several of which are either already in clinical use or in clinical trials. Tolvaptan improves short term survival in most decompensated cirrhotic hyponatremia patients with resolved serum sodium. [10]

Unselective (mixed V1A, V2):



V1A selective:

  • Relcovaptan



V1B selective:

  • Nelivaptan



V2 selective:

  • Mozavaptan
  • Satavaptan

Name Characteristics
Receptors Route of administration Urine volume Urine osmolality Sodium excretion in 24 hours Dosage
Conivaptan V1a/V2 IV 20 mg loading dose followed by a continuous infusion of either 40 or 80 mg/day for four days
Lixivaptan V2 Oral ↔ at low dose ↑ at

high dose

Tial
Satavaptan V2 Oral Trial
Tolvaptan V2 Oral 15 mg once daily then after at least 24 hours, may increase to 30 mg once daily to a maximum of 60 mg once daily titrating at 24-hour intervals to desired serum sodium concentration. Avoid fluid restriction during the first 24 hours of therapy. Do not use for more than 30 days due to the risk of hepatotoxicity

The V2-receptor antagonists tolvaptan and conivaptan allow excretion of electrolyte-free water and are effective in increasing serum sodium in euvolemic and hypervolemic hyponatremia.[11]

Cautions for use Vaptans in hyponatremia:

  • Vaptans should not be used in hypovolemic hyponatremia.
  • Vaptans should not be used in conjunction with other treatments for hyponatremia.
  • Do not start vaptans immediately after cessation of other treatments for hyponatremia, particularly 3% NaCl.
  • Monitor serum sodium closely (every 6-8 hours) for the first 24-48 hours after initiating treatment.
  • Adequate fluid intake should be maintained during the first 24-48 hours of treatment; hyponatremia may be corrected too quickly with coincidental fluid restriction; in patients with an impaired or inadequate thirst mechanism ( intubated or unconscious patients), sufficient fluid should be provided to prevent overly rapid correction due to overly rapid aquaresis.
  • Serum sodium should be monitored frequently to consider stopping the vaptans if there is a deterioration or change in the patient’s condition (NPO status, intubation) that restrict the ability to ingest fluid, request, access.
  • Severe, symptomatic hyponatremia should be managed with 3% NaCl, for quicker and more certain correction of serum sodium than vaptans.
  • Currently, there are no sufficient data for use of vaptans in severe asymptomatic hyponatremia (serum sodium <120 mmol/L)—caution and more frequent monitoring is necessary for these patients.
  • Overcorrection should be treated with re-lowering the serum sodium to safe limits (see Managing Excessive Correction of Chronic Hyponatremia).

Contraindicated medications

Hyponatremia is considered an absolute contraindication to the use of the following medications:


Hypovolemic hyponatremia is considered an absolute contraindication to the use of the following medications:

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