Tolvaptan

Tolvaptan falls under a category of drugs known as vasopressin v2-receptor. It is used in the treatment of low blood sodium levels. It functions by increasing the excretion of fluid from the body. This in turn normalizes the sodium levels.

On using Tolvaptan you may experience side effects such as reduced appetite, constipation, drying of the mouth, fatigue, constipation, vomiting, dehydration, abdominal cramps, nausea, sweating, difficulty in breathing, weight loss, increased urge to urinate and feelings of thirst. Should the reactions continue and become severe over time, seek the help of your doctor immediately.

Before using this medication tell your doctor if you have any allergies, you are allergic to any foods, medicines and substances. If you are already taking any medications, if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding a baby, if you have a medical history of diabetes/ liver disease, alcohol abuse.

Ideally the dosage is prescribed by the doctor taking into consideration the overall health of the patient and the current condition. The usual dose in adults is about 15 mg orally to be taken once a day.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Frequent Urge To Urinate

• Nocturia (Increased Urge To Urinate During The Night)

• Dry Mouth

• Fatigue

• Polyuria

• Diarrhoea

• Increased Thirst

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Tvaptan 15mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Tolvaptan, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Tolvaptan as ingredient

• Tvaptan 30Mg Tablet

  Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• TOLVAMAC 30MG TABLET

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Shiokem 30Mg Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Tolsama 15Mg Tablet

  MSN Laboratories

• Shiokem 15Mg Tablet

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Tvaptan 15Mg Tablet

  Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Resodim 15Mg Tablet

  Lupin Ltd

• TOLVAMAC 15MG TABLET

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Tolsama 30Mg Tablet

  MSN Laboratories

• Tolvat 15Mg Tablet

  MSN Laboratories

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

This medication acts as a competitive arginine vasopressin receptor 2 antagonist that works selectively. Vasopressin receptor reacts on the V2 receptor that is found within the walls of the vasculature and the luminal membranes.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hematologist before using this medicine.

• Tolvaptan-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/tolvaptan

• Tolvaptan-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB06212

• Tolvaptan tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=Tolvaptan