A masking agent is a reagent used in chemical analysis which reacts with chemical species that may interfere in the analysis. In sports a masking agent is used to hide or prevent detection of a banned substance or illegal drug like anabolic steroids or stimulants.
What does a masking agent do?
A masking agent is a substance used in order to try to conceal the presence of prohibited drugs in his or her system.
What are masking agents examples?
Diuretics and masking agents
- Desmopressin.
- Probenecid.
- Plasma expanders, e.g. intravenous administration of albumin, dextran, hydroxyethyl starch and mannitol.
- Acetazolamide.
- Amiloride.
- Bumetanide.
- Canrenone.
- Chlortalidone.
