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Natriuretic Agents

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Definition: Endogenous or exogenous chemicals that regulate the WATER-ELECTROLYTE BALANCE in the body. They consist of peptides and non-peptide compounds.  note entry term NATRIURETIC EFFECT: use only for the natriuretic effect of a chemical substance   
Examples Antidiuretic Agents; Diuretics 		Other names Hormones, Natriuretic; Hormones, Chloriuretic; Factors, Natriuretic; Effects, Natriuretic; Effect, Natriuretic; Agents, Natriuretic; Natriuretic Factors; Natriuretic Effects; Natriuretic Effect; Chloriuretic Hormones; Natriuretic Hormones
Substances having this pharmacologic action: Natriuretic Peptide, Brain; Natriuretic Peptide, C-Type

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