Home >> Signaling Pathways >> GPCR/G protein >> Somatostatin Receptor Somatostatin Receptor Somatostatin receptor is a G protein-coupled receptor that includes five known somatostatin receptors.
Drugs Causing Lowering of Sodium Level or Hyponatremia. Drugs are one of the causes implicated in the development of lowering of sodium level or hyponatremia. Diuretics: Thiazides, bumetanide, indapamide, ethacrynic acid, furosemide. Diuretics affect the balance between sodium and water and are among the most common drugs implicated in the development of hyponatremia. Antidepressants: Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, protriptyline, desipramine), monoamine oxidase inhibitors, venlafaxine.
1 Hyponatremia may be a side effect of medications, especially diuretics or water pills used to help control blood pressure. 2  This class of drugs can cause excessive loss of sodium in the urine. 3  Hormonal diseases such as Addison's disease or adrenal insufficiency and hypothyroidism may be associated with low sodium levels.pecific situations. 1  Hyponatremia may be a side effect of medications, especially diuretics or water pills used to help control blood pressure. 2  Hormonal diseases such as Addison's disease or adrenal insufficiency and hypothyroidism may be associated with low sodium levels. 3  Polydipsia, or excessive water intake, may cause water intoxication, ... 4  I