Prediction of diuretic response to tolvaptan by a simple, readily available spot urine Na/K ratio
Prediction of diuretic response to tolvaptan by a simple, readily available spot urine Na/K ratio
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United States: Public Library of Science
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Tolvaptan is vasopressin type 2 receptor antagonist that inhibits water reabsorption. It is used in combination with standard diuretics to treat ascites unresponsive to standard diuretic therapy or hyponatremia because of liver cirrhosis. This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of tolvaptan in clinical practice and aimed to determine the...
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Prediction of diuretic response to tolvaptan by a simple, readily available spot urine Na/K ratio
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1882796771
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1882796771
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0174649
