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Dilutional hyponatremia is a side effect of the following except-

A
Octreotide
B
Vincristine
C
Mannitol
D
Carbamazepine
High-Yield Explanation
Mannitol, given as a hypeonic solution, is primarily used in the treatment of cerebral edema and glaucoma. Volume expansion and dilutional hyponatremia, without neurologic symptoms, can also be induced when isotonic mannitol is used as a flushing solution during transurethral resection of the prostate or bladder. Ref Davidson 23rd edition pg 367

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