Prescription Required

Tolvasca 30 Tablet

by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Tolvaptan (30mg)

₹1150

Tolvasca 30 Tablet

Introduction to Tolvasca 30 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.

Safety Advice for Tolvasca 30 Tablet

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  • 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.

How Tolvasca 30 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 Tolvasca 30 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 Tolvasca 30 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 Tolvasca 30 Tablet

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

Side Effects Of Tolvasca 30 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

Similar Medicine Of Tolvasca 30 Tablet

What If I Missed A Dose Of Tolvasca 30 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.

FAQ's on Tolvasca 30 Tablet

For how long do I need to take Tolvasca?

Tolvasca is used for correction of sodium levels in blood. Though the dose and duration are prescribed by the doctor, Tolvasca 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.

Who should not take Tolvasca?

You should not take Tolvasca 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 Tolvasca if your body is not able to make urine, you are allergic to Tolvasca or if you are on certain medicines which interfere with the working of Tolvasca.

What will happen if I take excess of Tolvasca?

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 Tolvasca?

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

Does Tolvasca affect the sugar levels in blood?

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

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

Tolvasca 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.

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Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Saturday, 13 July, 2024

Prescription Required

Tolvasca 30 Tablet

by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Tolvaptan (30mg)

₹1150

Tolvasca 30 Tablet

Tolvasca 30 Tablet

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