Prescription Required

Tolsama 15 Tablet 4s

by MSN Laboratories
Tolvaptan (15mg)

₹686₹617

10% off
Tolsama 15 Tablet 4s

Introduction to Tolsama 15 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 Tolsama 15 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 Tolsama 15 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 Tolsama 15 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 Tolsama 15 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 Tolsama 15 Tablet 4s

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

Side Effects Of Tolsama 15 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 Tolsama 15 Tablet 4s

What If I Missed A Dose Of Tolsama 15 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 Tolsama 15 Tablet 4s

Who should not take Tolsama?

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

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

Tolsama 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.

Can I have grapefruit juice while taking Tolsama?

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

What will happen if I take excess of Tolsama?

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.

For how long do I need to take Tolsama?

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

Yes, Tolsama may increase the blood sugar levels. Therefore, patients with diabetes mellitus need to be extra careful while taking Tolsama 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

Tolsama 15 Tablet 4s

by MSN Laboratories
Tolvaptan (15mg)

₹686₹617

10% off
Tolsama 15 Tablet 4s

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