See Also: inappropriate ADH syndrome(medicine)
syndrome of inappropriate ADH(medicine)
syndrome of inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone(medicine)
chromic(dictionary)
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Inappropriate affect(health)
inappropriate hormone(medicine)
Chromic acid(medicine)
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Chromic chloride (health) and syndrome of inappropriate ADH (medicine)


Chromic chloride (health)


Chromic chloride is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in Other countries. Active ingredient(s): chromic chloride.





syndrome of inappropriate ADH (medicine)


Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH
<endocrinology, syndrome> Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion produces a disorder of fluid and electrolyte balance which results in the inability to excrete dilute urine.

Inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion is seen in association with certain cancers (for example oat cell lung cancer, pancreatic, prostate, Hodgkin's disease), central nervous system disorders, head injury, myxoedema, psychosis and certain drugs.

Symptoms include weight gain, nausea, vomiting, muscle cramps, confusion and convulsions.

Incidence: approximately 1 in 100,000.

Acronym: SIADH