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Shiokem 30mg Tablet

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Shiokem 30mg Tablet

by Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Tolvaptan (30mg)

₹800

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Introduction to Shiokem 30mg Tablet

This medicine is effective in treating low sodium levels in the blood. These sodium levels in the blood can lead to liver cirrhosis, heart failure, and the syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone.

How Shiokem 30mg Tablet works

It is a vasopressin antagonist; it blocks the effect of vasopressin hormone in the body. By increasing urine production, it increases the frequency of urination, which reduces the amount of water in the blood and increases the sodium level in the blood.

How To Use Shiokem 30mg Tablet

  • The medicine can be taken on an empty stomach or after having a meal.
  • trictly follow the dose and duration suggested by the doctor.
  • Prefer to take drug consistently for better results.
  • Do not chew, break and crush the dose.

Special Precautions About Shiokem 30mg Tablet

  • Do not terminate the drug usage even if you feel better.
  • Notify your doctor if you have or had medical history of liver or kidney disease.
  • Regular monitor sodium levels in the blood.
  • Disclose all the medications you are taking.

Benefits Of Shiokem 30mg Tablet

  • It helps to eliminate the excessive fluids and retains sodium in the blood.

Side Effects Of Shiokem 30mg Tablet

  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Increased urge to urinate during the night (nocturia)
  • Increased potassium level in blood
  • Increased creatinine level in blood
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Increased thirst
  • Constipation
  • Nausea

What If I Missed A Dose Of Shiokem 30mg Tablet

  • Use the medicine as you remember to take. 
  • If the next dose is near then Skip the missed Dose. 
  • Do not double up for the missed Dose. 
  • If you miss doses frequently then consult your Doctor.

Health And Lifestyle

Maintain health with a balanced diet, avoid excessive water, monitor fluid intake, follow medical advice, and manage underlying conditions for balance.

Drug Interaction

  • Rifampin (antibiotic)
  • Ketoconazole (antifungal)

Drug Food Interaction

  • Grapefruit juice
  • High-sodium foods

Disease Explanation

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Low sodium levels in the blood also known as hyponatremia, cause headache, nausea, seizures, confusion, and can be life-threatening if untreated.

Safety Advice for Shiokem 30mg Tablet

  • High risk
  • Moderate risk
  • Safe
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The drug should be used cautiously by the liver patients; dose adjustment may be required.

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It is considered to be safe to use the drug by the kidney patients.

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Be cautious while consuming alcohol if you are taking the treatment.

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It may disturb the alertness and may make you feel sleepy and dizzy.

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It is unsafe to use this drug during pregnancy; it may impact the developing baby.

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It is unsafe to use the drug by the mother breastfed an infant, some evidences show it may pass through breast milk.

FAQ's on Shiokem 30mg Tablet

What will happen if I take excess of Shiokem?

You may need urgent medical attention. Call your doctor or seek emergency service at a nearby hospital. Symptoms of taking too much Tolvaptan may include thirst, dry and flaky skin, sunken eyes, rapid heartbeat, rapid and shallow breathing, very low blood pressure, passing more urine than normal and fainting.

Can I have grapefruit juice while taking Shiokem?

No, you should not take grapefruit or grapefruit juice while on Shiokem. The reason being, grapefruit or grapefruit juice may increase the levels of Shiokem in your blood and your sodium levels may rise too quickly.

For how long do I need to take Shiokem?

Shiokem is used for correction of sodium levels in blood. Though the dose and duration are prescribed by the doctor, Shiokem should not be taken for more than 30 days. Once the sodium levels return to normal, it can be stopped after talking to the doctor.

Does Shiokem affect the sugar levels in blood?

Yes, Shiokem may increase the blood sugar levels. Therefore, patients with diabetes mellitus need to be extra careful while taking Shiokem and should keep a check on blood sugar levels regularly.

What is the most important information I need to be aware of while taking Shiokem?

Shiokem may cause the level of sodium in your blood to increase too quickly. This quick increase in sodium levels [osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS)] may cause serious nerve damage, which can further cause coma and even death. The symptoms of ODS could be trouble in speaking, trouble in swallowing or a feeling of food or liquid getting stuck while swallowing, drowsiness, confusion, mood changes, fits, trouble controlling body movement (involuntary movement) and weakness in muscles of the arms and legs.

Who should not take Shiokem?

You should not take Shiokem if you have low sodium levels, cannot replace fluids by drinking or if you cannot tell when you are thirsty, dizzy or feeling faint or if your kidneys are not working properly because of excessive loss of fluids. You should also avoid Shiokem if your body is not able to make urine, you are allergic to Shiokem or if you are on certain medicines which interfere with the working of Shiokem.

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Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Saturday, 13 July, 2024
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