Tolvasca 15 mg (Tolvaptan)

What is Tolvasca 15 mg?

Tolvasca 15 mg Tablet is utilized for the treatment of diminished sodium levels (hyponatremia) and autosomal predominant polycystic kidney malady, a hereditary issue portrayed by the development of various blisters in the kidneys. The initial couple of dosages of this medication should be taken in the emergency clinic, under the supervision of a certified social insurance proficient. It is exhorted that you don’t stop the utilization of this prescription without counseling your specialist.

Tolvasca 15 mg uses?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tolvasca 15 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How does Tolvasca 15 mg work?

Tolvasca 15 Tablet is a vasopressin antagonist. It works by blocking the effect of the hormone vasopressin in the body. This increases urine production, reduces the amount of water in the blood and raises the blood sodium level.

How to take Tolvasca 15 mg?

Treatment with Tolvaptan will be started in emergency clinic Always take Tolvaptan precisely as your specialist has let you know. You should check with your specialist or drug specialist on the off chance that you don’t know. For treatment of your low sodium (hyponatraemia), the portion can be from 15 mg to 60 mg once per day. Your specialist will begin with a portion of 15 mg and may then expand it to a limit of 60 mg to accomplish the ideal dimension of serum sodium. To screen the impacts of Tolvaptan your specialist will do standard blood tests.

Tolvasca 15 mg Contraindications:

• Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to tolvaptan or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

• Unable to sense or respond to thirst

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients unable to sense or respond to thirst due to the increased risk of severe dehydration.

• Anuria

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from anuria (inability to produce urine) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.

• Volume depletion

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from volume depletion since it may worsen the patient’s condition.

Tolvasca 15 mg Dosage:

• Missed Dose

Since this medicine is usually taken in a hospital, under medical supervision, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. If you are taking this medicine in your home, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

• Overdose

Seek emergency medical intervention or contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an overdose of this medicine. Symptoms of an overdose may include excessive dehydration, increased thirst, frequent urination, etc.

What are the Side effects Of Tolvasca 15 mg?

Major & minor side effects for Tolvasca 15 mg Tablet

• Abdominal pain or stomach pain
• Dry mouth
• Frequent urination
• Increased thirst
• Sweating
• Dehydration
• Increased sodium level
• Dizziness
• Dry skin