Tolvasca 30 mg (Tolvaptan)

What is Tolvasca 30 mg Tablet?

Tolvasca 30 mg 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).

Tolvasca 30 mg 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.

How Tolvasca 30 mg Tablet Works

Tolvasca 30 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.

How To Use Tolvasca 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. Tolvasca 30 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits Of Tolvasca 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. Tolvasca 30 Tablet helps to get rid of 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 Tolvasca 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 Tolvasca

• 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 the blood

What If You Forget To Take Tolvasca Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Tolvasca 30mg 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.

Warning

Alcohol

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Tolvasca 30 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Tolvasca 30 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.

Breastfeeding

Tolvasca 30mg 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

Tolvasca 30mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

Tolvasca 30mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Tolvasca 30 Tablet is recommended.
However, the use of Tolvasca 30mg Tablet is not recommend in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Tolvasca 30 tablets should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. A dose adjustment of Tolvasca 30 Tablet may be need. 
Use of Tolvasca 30mg Tablet is not recommend in patients with severe liver disease.

FAQ’s

Q. For how long do I need to take Tolvasca 30mg Tablets?

Tolvasca 30 Tablet is use for the correction of sodium levels in the blood. Though the dose and duration are prescribe by the doctor, Tolvasca 30 Tablets 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.

Q. Does Tolvasca 30mg Tablet affect the sugar levels in the blood?

Yes, Tolvasca 30 mg Tablets may increase blood sugar levels. Therefore, patients with diabetes mellitus need to be extra careful while taking Tolvasca 30 Tablets and should keep a check on blood sugar levels regularly.

Q. Who should not take Tolvasca 30mg Tablets?

You should not take Tolvasca 30mg Tablet 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 30 Tablet if your body is not able to make urine if you are allergic to Tolvasca 30mg Tablet or if you are on certain medicines which interfere with the working of Tolvasca 30 Tablet.