It is claimed that chlorpropamide causes hyponatremia in approximately 4% of patients who are treated with this drug for diabetes insipidus. The present study is designed to help clarify the effect of age on the water retaining actions of this and other sultonylureas.

Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
Budget End
Support Year
25
Fiscal Year
1990
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
Upstate Medical University
Department
Type
DUNS #
058889106
City
Syracuse
State
NY
Country
United States
Zip Code
13210
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