Tolvat 15 Tablet is a medicine used in the treatment of low levels of sodium in the blood. It treats low levels of sodium in the blood, which can result from conditions such as heart failure, cirrhosis, and syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH).
Tolvat 15 Tablet can be taken with or without food. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the dose and how often you should take them. You should take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not stop taking the medicine even if you feel better unless the doctor tells you so.
Using this medicine may cause few common side effects such as frequent urge to urinate, nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night), dryness in mouth, increased thirst, nausea, increased blood creatinine, hyperkalemia, and constipation. Let your doctor know if any of these side effects do not go away with time or get worse. Before using this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any problems with your kidneys or liver. While on this medicine, your doctor will closely monitor the sodium levels in your blood. You should also tell your doctor all the other medications you are taking.
USES OF TOLVAT TABLET
Treatment of Low levels of sodium in the blood
BENEFITS OF TOLVAT TABLET
In Treatment of Low levels of sodium in the blood
Low levels of sodium may be caused due to multiple reasons such as excess of body fluids, heart disease, and kidney problems. There may be many symptoms such as nausea, headache confusion and the person may even need to get hospitalized. Tolvat 15 Tablet helps to get rid of the excess fluids and retains sodium in the blood. This restores the normal sodium levels in our body and prevents further complications such as memory loss.
SIDE EFFECTS OF TOLVAT TABLET
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Tolvat
Frequent urge to urinate
Nocturia (increased urge to urinate during the night)
Dryness in mouth
Increased thirst
Constipation
Nausea
Increased creatinine level in blood
Increased potassium level in blood
HOW TO USE TOLVAT TABLET
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. Tolvat 15 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
HOW TOLVAT TABLET WORKS
Tolvat 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.
SAFETY ADVICE
Alcohol
CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Tolvat 15 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tolvat 15 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Tolvat 15 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Tolvat 15 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Tolvat 15 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tolvat 15 Tablet is recommended. However, the use of Tolvat 15 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Tolvat 15 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tolvat 15 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Tolvat 15 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE TOLVAT TABLET?
If you miss a dose of Tolvat 15 Tablet, 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.
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