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Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Tolvaptan (15mg)

₹587₹529

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Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

Introduction to Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

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 Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

  • Moderate risk
  • High 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 Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s 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 Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

  • 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 Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

  • 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 Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

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

Side Effects Of Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

  • 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 Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

What If I Missed A Dose Of Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

  • 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 Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

Can I have grapefruit juice while taking Natrise?

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

How fast can you correct sodium?

In patients with severe symptomatic hyponatremia, the rate of sodium correction should be 6 to 12 mEq per L in the first 24 hours and 18 mEq per L or less in 48 hours. A bolus of 100 to 150 mL of hypertonic 3% saline can be given to correct severe hyponatremia.

What is tolvaptan 15 mg used for?

Tolvaptan (Samsca) is used to treat hyponatremia (low levels of sodium in the blood) in people who have heart failure (condition in which the heart cannot pump enough blood to all parts of the body), syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH; condition in which the body produces too much of a certain ...

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

Natrise 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.

What medications increase sodium levels?

SAMSCA is a prescription medicine used to help increase low sodium levels in the blood, in adults with conditions such as heart failure, and certain hormone imbalances. SAMSCA helps raise salt levels in your blood by removing extra body water as urine.

For how long do I need to take Natrise?

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

What happens if sodium is low?

Low blood sodium is common in older adults, especially those who are hospitalized or living in long-term care facilities. Signs and symptoms of hyponatremia can include altered personality, lethargy and confusion. Severe hyponatremia can cause seizures, coma and even death.

What will happen if I take excess of Natrise?

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.

What is the use of Natrise tablet?

Natrise 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).

What causes lack of sodium in the blood?

In hyponatremia, the level of sodium in blood is too low. A low sodium level has many causes, including consumption of too many fluids, kidney failure, heart failure, cirrhosis, and use of diuretics. Symptoms result from brain dysfunction.

Who should not take Natrise?

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

Does tolvaptan cause weight loss?

Results. Tolvaptan decreased the body weight and increased the urine volume (p = 0.001). The urine osmolality significantly decreased throughout the study period.

Does Natrise affect the sugar levels in blood?

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

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Rakshita Garg

M.Pharma

Content Updated on

Saturday, 13 July, 2024

Prescription Required

Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Tolvaptan (15mg)

₹587₹529

10% off
Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

Natrise 15gm Tablet 4s

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