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Hypoaldosteronism (Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism) Summary

267 relevant articles (4 outcomes, 12 trials/studies) found for this Disease

Description: A congenital or acquired condition of insufficient production of ALDOSTERONE by the ADRENAL CORTEX leading to diminished aldosterone-mediated synthesis of Na(+)-K(+)-EXCHANGING ATPASE in renal tubular cells. Clinical symptoms include HYPERKALEMIA, sodium-wasting, HYPOTENSION, and sometimes metabolic ACIDOSIS.

Also Known As: Hyporeninemic Hypoaldosteronism; Acidosis, Renal Tubular Type IV; Hypoaldosteronism, Hyporeninemic; Renal Tubular Acidosis, Type IV; Type IV Renal Tubular Acidosis

Key Drugs and Agents for Hypoaldosteronism

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Fludrocortisone : 2 outcomes 1 study in 8 results : IBA
  2. Furosemide (Lasix) : 1 outcome 1 study in 10 results : FDA 56 Generic
  3. Creatinine : 1 outcome in 5 results : IBA
  4. Dexamethasone (Maxidex) : 1 outcome in 1 result : FDA 74 Generic
  5. Aldosterone : 4 studies in 84 results : IBA
  6. Renin : 3 studies in 57 results : IBA
  7. Angiotensin II : 2 studies in 16 results : IBA
  8. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) : 1 study in 19 results : FDA 6
  9. Sodium : 1 study in 17 results : IBA
  10. Corticosterone : 1 study in 14 results : IBA
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Diseases Related to Hypoaldosteronism

  1. Hyperkalemia
  2. Acidosis
  3. Chronic Renal Insufficiency
  4. Renal Insufficiency
  5. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
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Key Therapies for Hypoaldosteronism

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  1. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis) : 1 study in 1 result
  2. Transplants (Transplant) : 2 results
  3. Kidney Transplantation : 2 results
  4. Sodium-Restricted Diet (Diet, Sodium Restricted) : 2 results
  5. Renal Replacement Therapy (Therapies, Renal Replacement) : 1 result
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