SKU: PC-46717 Product Description: Hyponat O 15 mg Tablet is manufactured by Zydus Cadila Packing: Strip Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy
Uses
Tolvaptan is generally used in treatment of the treatment of low levels of sodium in the blood. Used in treatement of low levels of sodium in the blood, which can result from conditions such as heart failure, cirrhosis and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
Side Effects
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Frequent urge to urinate
Headache
Increased thirst
Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night)
Polyuria
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Tolvaptan, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Tolvaptan is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Tolvaptan 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.
Faqs
Q. Is Tolvaptan / samsca a diuretic? Samscais brand name of Tolvaptan and it is a diuretic
Q. Does Tolvaptan work in pkd-Polycystic kidney disease? Yes. Recently it is found that Tolvaptan can slow the development and progression of polycystic kidney disease in animal models.
Expert advice for Hyponat O 15 mg Tablet
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication. If you stop taking Tolvaptan for any length of time, do not start taking it again at home. You will need to be in a hospital under observation any time you start or restart treatment with Tolvaptan.Consult your doctor immediately if you have any of these signs: problems with speech or muscle control, trouble swallowing, trouble moving your arms and legs, mood changes, and seizure (convulsions).if you are allergic to Tolvaptan, or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine.if your kidneys do not work (no urine production).if you have a condition which increases the salt in your blood (“hypernatraemiaâ€).if you have a condition which is associated with a very low blood volume.if you do not realise when you are thirsty.if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.if you cannot drink enough water or if you are fluid restricted.if you have difficulties in urination or have an enlarged prostate.if you suffer from liver disease.if you have diabetes.